Retracing familiar ground to uncover overlooked historical features, rather than venturing into new areas for deep bush exploration.
Wainuiomata: Tracks (Page 2)
Today I headed to Catchpool Valley and spent time exploring the bush in and around Grace’s Stream in the...
I returned to the hillside to search for another section of the two kilometre water race, beginning near a...
Further exploration of Wainuiomata’s concrete huts, water race, and pipelines, uncovering their history and connections.
Explorations to documents remaining Wainuiomata Water Works concrete huts to better understand their purpose and history.
I entered Tana Umaga Track and walked to its highest point, where a creek runs down a gully. From...
A short side adventure along the southern bank of the Wainuiomata River, exploring old farm tracks and relics from...
Today I set out to explore the hillside between Sledge Track and a mystery bench track I came across...
With three hours to spare in the Hutt Valley, I set out for a short trek on the hillside...
A mission to rediscover Solomon Track, a forgotten trail in Wainuiomata that once linked to the original Whakanui Track.
In Nikau Valley lies this strand of young Kahikatea trees standing gracefully amidst the lush surroundings.
Pylons near the top of Wainuiomata Hill show the location of the ECNZ Power Pylon Track where you can...
View of lower slopes near Mt McKerrow, as seen from Bivy Track. This track starts or finishes at Scoles...
View from Spear Cut Track of Reservoir Valley in Wainuiomata. Sunny Grove is hidden below the hill to the...
View of lush forest on the McKerrow Track. The track follows a ridge and offers some great views of...
The aged bench is situated towards the conclusion of the Old Nikau Creek Trail. Beneath it lies a geocache...
The Orongorongo Track entrance is quite elaborate compared to other walks. However, this entrance is also used for other...
Super Plus presents a thrilling, rapid-paced mountain bike trail with berms, doubles, and tables. Progressing downward from the top...
This promotional video of Wainuiomata, made in 2018. showcases the landscape, outdoor adventure, and the welcoming vibe of Wainuiomata.
This Camp Wainui map highlights numerous tracks throughout the area, along with creeks and natural features such as waterfalls.
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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