Lush rainforest surrounds much of Skerretts Creek, but the vegetation thins out slowly as you head up the slopes...
Wainuiomata: Bush
Wainuiomata serves as the entrance to the expansive and unspoiled podocarp forests of the southern portion of the North Island.
Wainuiomata features tracks that are perfect for both walking and mountain biking. Several regional parks in the area welcome visitors throughout the year, offering opportunities to explore untouched native forests with birdsong. Further, the scenic wilderness is pierced by rivers and creeks that offer swimming opportunities set within beautiful natural surroundings.
At some point, a landslide has moved these trees farther down the steep incline beneath the McKerrow Track.
View of a lush forest on the slopes of Skerretts Creek Valley. The forest is beautiful, but not far...
This view from the Whakanui Track gives an expansive look at Wainuiomata. Immediately below is Nikau Valley and Moores...
From the Whakanui Track, you can enjoy a distant view of Wellington and Wellington Harbour, with the South Island...
A stroll along Nikau Track, then delving deeper into the historic Whakanui Track before venturing into the bush.
The aged bench is situated towards the conclusion of the Old Nikau Creek Trail. Beneath it lies a geocache...
At the end of Nikau Creek Track are two wooden bench seats. The track is an easy 30 minute...
Embracing a vast expanse of the Remutaka Range, Remutaka Forest Park stands as a haven for nature enthusiasts.
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....
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...
Another look at Wainuiomata Scenic Reserve in the hope of discovering remnants of an old water catchment dating back...
This footbridge connects Hine Road Recreational Reserve to Wainuiomata Regional Park. Nearby is Top Pool, a popular swimming hole.
The water catchment that supplied Wainuiomata with water was located in Skerretts Creek in the mid 1950s to early...
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...
WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School, it is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.