Main Road was originally known as Wainuiomata Road because this area was the focal part of Wainuiomata.
History & Naming
Main Road was originally called Wainuiomata Road, reflecting the fact that Homedale, the oldest part of Wainuiomata, was the focal point of the area. Today, Homedale is one suburb among many in Wainuiomata. This is why the section of road from the Wainuiomata Hill to the roundabout at Fitzherbert Road still retains the name Wainuiomata Road, while the stretch of road heading south from there has been called Main Road since 1958.
Main Road Key Route
From the roundabout, Main Road runs straight, crossing Black Creek Bridge and intersecting with Moohan Street. It then continues through the Village, where it meets Moores Valley Road. Further south, it crosses the Main Road Bridge, passes Wainuiomata Primary School, and intersects with Homedale Road. Main Road ultimately ends at the start of Coast Road, near the intersection with Hine Road and Burden Avenue.
