I checked out the Old Whakanui Track and then crossed over Nikau Creek and bush bashed behind a swamp...
Wainuiomata: Farmland
The early settlers of Wainuiomata were predominantly involved in logging, leading to the subsequent establishment of farms on the cleared land. While much of the farmland has since been transformed into residential areas, farmland still existing outside housing developments.
During the summer months, the southern section of Coast Road appears dry, presenting a stark contrast to the nearby...
Aerial view of Homedale (circa 1953) showing some interesting features. Inc: Hine Road finishes at the intersection with Poole...
Looking at Sunny Grove when it was farmland in the 1940s. In view is farmland surrounded by hills and...
Aerial view of Homedale (circa 1946) showing some interesting features. They are as follows: 23 houses in Poole Crescent;
Aerial view of Homedale (mid 1946) showing some interesting features. They are as follows: 9 houses in Poole Crescent;
Aerial view of Homedale (circa 1945) showing some interesting features. Inc: old school buildings and Main Road Bridge.
Photo of Homedale taken in 1940, showing the school block surrounded by farmland. Substantial housing started in the 1950s.
Aerial view of Homedale (circa 1940) showing some interesting features. It show:The School block when it was farmland;
1880s view of the site where Richard Prouse Park in Wainuiomata is located. This view shows a number...
Looking towards the west along Moore's Valley Road (in the foreground) and the Wainuiomata River, where the Main Road...
The fenced Sinclair Cemetery stands out with its perimeter of trees. At 5-7 Sunny Grove you can see an...
This view captures a fenced-off Hine Road Recreation Area in the 1870s or 1880s. In that era, the reserve...
Photo showing land that has been recently cleared of trees and converted to farmland. The Wainuiomata Valley was logged...
WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School. It is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.