This gravel beach ridge marks the shoreline as it was approximately 2,300 years ago. Beyond this, there are two additional gravel beach ridges: one representing the shoreline prior to the 8.2 magnitude earthquake in 1855, and the other being the current coastline visible in the distance which has been there since the 1855 earthquake.
Gravel Beach Ridge
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Swollen Wainuiomata River and Main Road Bridge
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A swollen Wainuiomata River flowing under Main Road Bridge with Wainuiomata Primary School just in view. Date: 21st May,1981.
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Sinclair Property & Homes
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Aerial photos from 1941, 1942, and 1954 reveal up to four Sinclair family homes, including Glenhill, Northbrook, Moness, and...
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McDonalds & Woolworths in Wainuiomata
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Looking at both McDonalds and Woolworths at The Strand in Wainuiomata. Woolworths is the largest supermarket in the suburb.
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Whakanui Track View circa 1989
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Pictured is a view toward Wellington from the Whakanui Track in 1989. In view is the valley where Coast...
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Crowther Home
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A photograph of Brookfield taken during the 1920s or 1930s. The Crowther home, built by John Crowther around 1863-1866,...
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Bottom Tier of Lower Dam
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At the lowest level of the old dam spillway, large metal spikes are visible jutting out of the water....
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Swing Bridge Pool in Wainuiomata
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Swingbridge Pool as the name suggests, is located near a swing bridge. It’s also known as Ford Pool due...
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KFC in Wainuiomata
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On March 25th, a new KFC branch commenced operations in Wainuiomata. Situated at 18 The Strand, it stands opposite...
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