This discovered concrete artefact features a small metal door engraved with the letters W W, which may stand for...
Wainuiomata: Photos
Photos of the Wainuiomata timeline starting with the most recent date.
Documenting Wainuiomata with an ever growing collection of photos. This includes locations such as the town centre, suburbs, landscapes, coastline, rivers, and reserves.
Photo articles are dated by the age of the main photo or the main subject rather than when the article was written. This places the photos in a timeline. Some photos date back to the 1800s. We either have permission to show these old photos or they have no copyright. Modern photos on the site were taken by David Johnson unless otherwise specified.
Feel free to ask a question in the comments below about any photo displayed in this website.
This recently discovered drainage pipe, dating back to the 1880s, was constructed to channel a creek beneath an earth...
This gravel beach ridge marks the shoreline as it was approximately 2,300 years ago. Beyond this, there are 2...
Nikau Creek Terrace is a plateau located on the opposite bank of Nikau Creek, running parallel to Nikau Creek...
In Nikau Valley lies this strand of young Kahikatea trees standing gracefully amidst the lush surroundings.
A tract of regenerating forest on a slope in Nikau Valley within Wainuiomata Regional Park and accessible via Nikau...
Looking down upon Richard Prouse Park from the top of a ridge, behind Sunny Grove. You can see both...
View from a car park and grass field in Wainuiomata's water catchment area, looking toward Morton Dam in the...
The ranger's office in Wainuiomata Regional Park was originally constructed to accommodate waterworks staff.
A view of the wetland area and the historic dam in Wainuiomata. This wetland was formerly the reservoir for...
At the lowest level of the old dam spillway, large metal spikes are visible jutting out of the water....
Sledge Track Pool also known as Discreet Pool and Hidden Pool is a natural swimming hole in the Wainuiomata...
Majestic trees dominate the landscapes of Wainuiomata's forest parks, such as Remutaka Forest Park and Wainuiomata Regional Park.
A view of Richard Prouse Park and the Wainuiomata AFC clubrooms, with Hine Road also visible. You can also...
The Gawler Reservoir has a capacity of 3.9 million litres, while the larger Konini Reservoir holds 5.1 million litres.
View of Sunny Grove, Hine Road, and Hine Road Recreation Area as seen from a ridge in Wainuiomata Scenic...
From a ridge above Moores Valley Road, looking westward, you can spot Moohan Street, Bryan Heath Park, Fitzherbert Road,...
A view of the Wainuiomata Stream joining the Wainuiomata River. The stream notably boosts the river's flow.
View of Richard Prouse Park on the western side of the Wainuiomata River with a water pipe just visible...
Cliff Pool, also known as Black Pool, is located at Richard Prouse Park, where the Wainuiomata River splits the...
WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School, it is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.