View of the Wainuiomata River as it flows into the south coast. This area is rugged and wind-swept, but...
Month: February, 2024
During the summer months, the southern section of Coast Road appears dry, presenting a stark contrast to the nearby...
The lower reaches of Wainuiomata River as observed during summer. It traverses arid looking terrain in the month of...
The Orongorongo Track entrance is quite elaborate compared to other walks. However, this entrance is also used for other...
Walking through Remutaka Forest Park is a rewarding experience, offering some of the the region’s most diverse and scenic...
The start of the Middle Ridge Track also connects to the Orongorongo Track in Catchpool Valley, Wainuiomata.
Beech forests in Wainuiomata thrive in the hills and higher elevations, providing vital habitat for native birds.
Looking at Catchpool Stream located in Catchpool Valley. The stream is located at the entrance to a number of...
View of Bottom Field at Poole Crescent Reserve. The appellation 'Bottom Field' originates from its use by Wainuiomata Primary...
View of Main Street Bridge as seen from the Wainuiomata River at Poole Crescent Reserve. The bridge was once...
I walked through the Hair Stream Storm Water Pipe under The Village and captured photographs along the way.
Today, I participated in the Wainuiomata Water Walk, a complimentary excursion open to all, but limited to 40 people.
In a significant win for conservation, the kiwi population has expanded from Wainuiomata to Whitemans Valley in Upper Hutt....
Looking at the side of the Wainuiomata Treatment Plant located near Morton Dam and the waterworks car park.
View from atop Morton Dam looking at what was once the area of stored water. This is what 36...
This area was deforested in the 1880s. This is what re-generated bush looks like some 140 years later. The...
Water is passed through turbine generators housed in a dedicated building. Inspections of the generator are conducted no more...
This water pipe is located in the restricted area of the waterworks, near Morton Dam. It transports water from...
Podocarps once covered the Wainuiomata Valley. Today, they can still be found in the lower sections of hills and...
Two weirs in the Wainuiomata River have replaced Morton Dam in Wainuiomata. The image shows the smaller of the...
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