Water from rivers in Wainuiomata are directed into a water treatment plant, then distributed through a pipeline.
Month: May, 2024
Sledge Track Creek flows alongside Sledge Track and then extends further uphill where a less maintained track continues to...
View of Tana Umaga Track in Wainuiomata Regional Park. The track is best described as a short and steep...
A view of the Wainuiomata River from the Main Road Bridge in Homedale. with deciduous trees in view, adding...
A view of the Main Road in the Village on a cloudy autumn day. Mist-covered hills in the background...
Poole Crescent connects to both Homedale Road and Hine Road, with a reserve situated behind. The street was named...
Today, I went off the beaten path in Reservoir Valley to try and find an old track to Lower...
'Wainuiomata Lookout' presents panoramas of Wellington Harbour, Wellington city, The South Island, and Lower Hutt including Petone & Seaview.
This view from the southern bank of the Wainuiomata River captures Lower Dam, just before the river cascades down...
Sledge Track Loop is a short walk option from the larger Sledge Track. It starts and ends at Mackay...
The Pukeatua Bridge crosses over the top of Wainuiomata Hill Road. The bridge links pedestrian and cycling pathways along...
This section of the waterway has been restored with native vegetation and features a public walkway between two new...
The Morton Dam, out of service since 1988, is being reconsidered for potential reactivation to boost Wellington water supply.
I headed east of Nikau Creek and met a special guest whose presence added a touch of enchantment to...
The Morepork is a small owl native to New Zealand. It gets its name from the sound of its...
I headed up the hill behind Top Pool, reached the ridge, then dropped down to Nikau Creek Valley.
WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School, it is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.