The mysterious 2005 disappearance of Kaye Stewart in Wainuiomata, the major searches that followed, and the questions that remain...
Month: August, 2026
A search for waterfalls led me instead up a steep, tangled hillside, where I stumbled upon the fading traces...
A striking purple pouch fungus found in Wainuiomata may belong to a group of uncommon native Cortinarius species.
With time to spare, I followed the Zigzag Track before heading off on a bush bash and returning via...
A zoomed-in view of The Village in Homedale, the older shopping area of Wainuiomata, photographed from the Stanley Street...
Beech forests in Wainuiomata thrive in the hills and higher elevations, providing vital habitat for native birds.
Lush native forests of tree ferns and smaller broadleaf trees are widespread throughout Wainuiomata's regional parks.
WAINUIOMATA TOURS
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WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School, it is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.
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