Hine Road, nestled in the heart of Homedale in Wainuiomata, extends from Main Road and culminates at Hine Road...
Wainuiomata: Trees
Today, I went off the beaten path in Waterworks Valley to try and find an old track to Lower...
I headed east of Nikau Creek and met a special guest whose presence added a touch of enchantment to...
I headed up the hill behind Top Pool, reached the ridge, then dropped down to Nikau Creek Valley.
I followed an unnamed creek up a steep hill, got stuck in a ravine, then lost my shirt. Today...
Gums Loop Meadow is essentially where Gums Loop Walk derives its name. The meadow contains eucalyptus trees.
Majestic trees dominate the landscapes of Wainuiomata's forest parks, such as Remutaka Forest Park and Wainuiomata Regional Park.
I mapped the location of the probable Kittyhawk crash site, & scoped out 2 other potential sites.
At some point, a landslide has moved these trees farther down the steep incline beneath the McKerrow Track.
Looking at Gums Loop Meadow located on Gums Loop Walk in the Wainuiomata Regional Park. The meadow was once...
Example of a buttress root system that helps stabilise trees that grow in shallow soil. This giant is located...
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;
WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School. It is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.