View of the small settlement near the lower dam. This houses staff employed at the water catchment area or regional park. In the past, there were more houses here and they out in the open, albeit was not accessible to the public. Today, the area is part of Wainuiomata Regional Park. The homes that are left are hidden behind fences and hedges for privacy.
Lower Dam Area
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Scout / Pearson Hut
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Scout Hut, also known as Pearson Hut, stood from 1912 until 1995 in Reservoir Valley. It eventually succumbed to...
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View of Wellington from the Whakanui Track
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From the Whakanui Track, you can enjoy a distant view of Wellington and Wellington Harbour, with the South Island...
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A Vision for Black Creek & Other Wainuiomata Waterways
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This section of the waterway has been restored with native vegetation and features a public walkway between two new...
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View from Morton Dam in 1965
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Looking over the spillway of Morton Dam circa 1965. In view is the Morton Dam Strainer Building which was...
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Mitre 10 in Wainuiomata
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The Wainuiomata Mitre 10 store is a recent addition to the local community, officially opening its doors on Saturday,...
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Pipes and Park 1970s
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Photo circa 1970s of the beginning of Reservoir Valley with some pipes to the left and a firebreak visible...
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Nikau Track View
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At the end of Nikau Creek Track are two wooden bench seats. The track is an easy 30 minute...
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Camp Wainui Lagoon
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The lagoon at Camp Wainui in Wainuiomata offers a scenic spot suitable for swimming and kayaking within the camp....
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