This 1882 map shows the topography of the land in Wainuiomata. It outlines peaks, ridges, and rivers. Properties are also marked as it the old tramway that was used to log the surrounding area. The tramway was later used as transport to and from the old dam. The map shows the tramway ending at George Creek near two cottages.
Special thanks to Jeremy Foster for sourcing this document.
Pictured is a view that opens up from the McKerrow Track, circa 1989. Looking out toward Wellington with the...
Lost from the Wainuiomata Hill Road, a Bay Horse, branded H with ) over on near shoulder, white feet...
Lower Dam was originally referred to as 'the dam', it was later called 'Lower Dam' because Morton Dam was...
Norman Willis, a land developer and owner, established a subdivision in Homedale, Wainuiomata in the late 1950s – 1960s.
There were five tenders for the construction of the smaller tunnel at Wainui-o-mata, and that of J. Colman was...
Looking down upon The Village in the year 1946. The outlook encompasses Moores Valley Road, Main Road, and various...
Mr Higginson, C.E., who was selected by the committee of the Wellington City Council to inspect the Wainui-o-mata waterwork.
Did you know in 1948, plans for the Hine Road and Sunny Grove area had Hine Road extend all...
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