The water catchment that supplied Wainuiomata with water was located in Skerretts Creek in the mid 1950s to early...
Month: January, 2024
This small foot bridge is located on the Whakanui Track where it crosses Skerretts Creek above Sunny Grove.
With a couple of hours up my sleeve and harbouring a foot injury, I embarked on a series of...
A proposed sanctuary in Wainuiomata, akin to Zealandia, but on a larger scale, is currently being considered by the...
I embarked on the Old Forest Walk, an off-limits to the public area and primeval realm, surrounded by ancient...
This is one of two weirs that collect water in the Wainuiomata River. Another three weirs exist in the...
I complete my exploration of the lower Skerretts Creek area, with no new discoveries - just more awesome nature.
The rebuild of Wainuiomata Primary School is ongoing in 2024. Pictured is the demolition site of some old classrooms...
An impromptu spontaneous choice to venture into a reserve on a whim.
Example of a buttress root system that helps stabilise trees that grow in shallow soil. This giant is located...
Scenic view of Wainuiomata River as seen from Poole Crescent Reserve. The reserve is a perfect location for a...
Walking through Poole Crescent Reserve in the Village direction at the Richard Prouse Park end. This walkway traces the...
Looking at water pipes traverse the Wainuiomata River at the junction of Poole Crescent Reserve and Richard Prouse Park.
In this bush bash adventure, I find another site with remnants of an old hut and explore more of...
My first bush bash for 2024. On this journey, I traced two unnamed streams and stumbled upon an old...
The Greater Wellington Regional Council seeks Government funding for the creation of a bird "super sanctuary" in Wainuiomata called...
WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School, it is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.