Explore Gollans Valley near Wainuiomata, its streams, bush, historic property, early farming, and gold-prospecting history.
Month: September, 2026
Retracing a historic route through Gollans Valley in search of a gold-bearing reef and evidence of early prospecting activity.
Looking towards the Ōrongorongo Range, with the eastern flank of Gollans Valley and the Coast Road range in the...
Sugarloaf Hill near Coast Road in Wainuiomata takes its name from the traditional sugar loaf, a solid cone of...
As far back as 1869, Hugh Sinclair, one of Wainuiomata's original settlers, discovered gold-bearing quartz on his land.
A third attempt at finding evidence of historic gold prospecting and early mining activity in the Northern Forest of...
More than two decades have passed since Kaye Stewart disappeared during what was meant to be a brief walk...
Searching a Wainuiomata hillside for the old water race, forgotten tracks, hidden structures, and clues to the historic overflow...
Nīkau Creek Valley in Wainuiomata Regional Park has a mix of regenerating bush and untouched old-growth forest.
Discover how Wainuiomata has supplied Wellington with drinking water for more than 140 years and why it remains vital...
A forgotten 1880s water tunnel beneath Wainuiomata has a remarkable history, having once carried water through to Wellington.
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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