Trelissick Park, a reserve at the bottom of Wellington’s Ngaio Gorge, had a fish ladder to help fish swim upstream to breed.

A big rock slide dramatically changed the landscape recently. It came down where the Kaiwharawhara meets the Korimako stream.

The fish ladder is no more. However, it isn’t needed. Fish can now use the new rock slide to reach the Kaiwharawhara.

Rockfall blocks fish ladder, Trelissick Park

The area is unstable.  No doubt the large amount of rock and mud in the stream will move downstream with more rain.

Have a walk through Trelissick Park and see the slip for yourself.  A signpost marks a short track to the fish ladder.