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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Old Whakanui Track Entrance
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Most people walking on the Whakanui Track will start at the top of Sunny Grove. But the track use...
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Earth Bridge
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Along a short section of Maintenance Road, an old track parallel to Reservoir Road, there is an earth bridge....
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Western View from Wainuiomata Scenic Reserve
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From a ridge above Moores Valley Road, looking westward, you can spot Moohan Street, Bryan Heath Park, Fitzherbert Road,...
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Virgin Forest to be designated a sanctuary in Wainuiomata
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A proposed sanctuary in Wainuiomata, akin to Zealandia, but on a larger scale, is currently being considered by the...
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Morton Dam Pipeline
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The Morton Dam pipeline was a key part of Wellington’s early 20th-century water supply system. Constructed between 1908 and...
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The History of Poole Crescent
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Poole Crescent connects to both Homedale Road and Hine Road, with a reserve situated behind. The street was named...
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The History of Fitzherbert Road
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Fitzherbert Road, originally known as Swamp Road before 1959, extended to the base of the hills leading to Naenae...
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Richard Prouse Park in Winter
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A calm winter day at Richard Prouse Park in Wainuiomata. With no wind, the area often becomes quite foggy,...
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