Walking along Reservoir Road, a segment of the Gums Loop Walk, is a vehicle-free experience open to the public....
Date: October 24th, 2022
This part of Wainuiomata River is close to the historic lower dam. Once the water has flowed over the...
Photo of the Old Dam in 2022. The reservoir was once thirty feet deep but was largely filled when...
Looking at a wetlands area located behind the old dam. When the dam was decommissioned, the area became an...
Pre-settlements and a huge earthquake in 1855, much of the valley floor in Wainuiomata was wetlands or swamp.
The Wainuiomata Historical Museum proudly houses a diverse collection of historical exhibits that vividly depict its rich heritage.
WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School, it is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.