View of the small settlement associated with the water catchment area in Wainuiomata. In the past, there were more...
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.
Typical view of the hills in Reservoir Valley with a field of toetoe in the foreground. Wainuiomata River runs...
A short video showing the spillway at the Lower Dam in the Wainuiomata Regional Park. the dam itself...
Read about my second bush bash adventure. This time I follow a creek to see where it starts. Did...
Read about my first bush bash adventure. Bush bashing is what is sounds like, but without damaging trees. I...
This part of Wainuiomata River is close to the historic lower dam. Once the water has flowed over the...
Looking at a wetlands area located behind the old dam. When the dam was decommissioned, the area became an...
Pre-settlements and a huge earthquake in 1855, much of the valley floor in Wainuiomata was wetlands or swamp.
The Gums Loop track at Wainuiomata Regional Park is an easy track walk at any time of the year...
Drone footage taken at Lower Dam in the Wainuiomata Water Collection Area. The footage provides a great view of...
This is typically off-limits to the general public with restricted access. The excursion served for drivers to become familiar...
This promotional video of Wainuiomata, made in 2018. showcases the landscape, outdoor adventure, and the welcoming vibe of Wainuiomata.
Looking at the valley that contains Nikau Creek and the Nikau Creek Track, (circa 2009). This is where the...
View of Richard Prouse Park in Wainuiomata. Photo was taken from Moores Valley Road above the Wainuiomata River in...
Willis Grove traces its origins to the time when the valley was transitioning from farmland and bush into a...
About the history of Sunny Grove in Wainuiomata. The name of Sunny Grove took place on a rainy day...
View the two abandoned concrete water tanks. They were fed by two water intakes from Skerretts Creek. They were built...
Hair Street branches off Moores Valley Road near The Village. Despite its proximity to shops, the street feels secluded.
History of Kittyhawk 3031, a plane that crashed in the hills in Wainuiomata in 1943. Includes photos of the...
Learn about Wainuiomata's own water supply schemes that drew from local sources like creeks and water tanks.
WAINUIOMATA TOURS
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WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
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