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.
An aerial photograph taken on 30th December 1974 captures the upper Moores Valley of Wainuiomata with Naenae also in...
A meeting of Messrs John and Duncan Sinclair (of Wainui-o-mata, sawmill proprietors) creditors was held at the Supreme Court...
Young Blackleg proved himself a sure foal getter. Further particulars by card, at Family Hotel, Hutt; or the proprietors,...
The interesting feature in the map on the subject of Wainuiomata is the name the hills in that location...
Smith’s Whare, a fishing hut near Moores Valley Road and Whitcher Grove, was likely once a logging worker’s hut.
Pictured is Hine Road Recreation Area in 1989. You can clearly see the old maintenance road above Reservoir Road.
A deputation consisting of the Mayor, Councillors Hunter, Logan, and Young are about to wait on the Government to...
The application of the Mayor of Wellington that section 94, Wainui-o-mata, might be reserved from sale again came up...
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School, it is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.
