Lower Dam as seen in the year 2022. This dam has an interesting history as one of the first dams in the country. The reservoir was once thirty feet deep, but was largely filled when it was decommissioned. A pathway now runs alongside the former water-retaining surface of the dam.
Lower Dam in 2022
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Sledge Track Loop
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Sledge Track Loop is a short walk option from the larger Sledge Track. It starts and ends at Mackay...
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Wainuiomata Valley View circa 1960
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View of Wainuiomata Valley as seen from the summit of Wainuiomata Hill circa 1960. The suburb of Parkway and...
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Ōrongorongo Station Homestead in Wainuiomata
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Ōrongorongo Station in Wainuiomata was established around 1846 when Daniel Riddiford occupied the land after arriving in Wellington in...
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Fitzherbert and Wainuiomata Roads
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Photo of Fitzherbert Road and Wainuiomata Roads (circa 1939) taken by the Wainui-o-mata Development Ltd; Todd, Harry Jackson (1918-1993).
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Walking Through Remutaka Forest Park
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Embracing a vast expanse of the Remutaka Range, Remutaka Forest Park stands as a haven for nature enthusiasts.
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Coast Road Summer 2024
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During the summer months, the southern section of Coast Road appears dry, presenting a stark contrast to the nearby...
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The Old Homestead at Willow Bank
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The old homestead, Willow Bank, Wainuiomata was built in 1862. Willow Bank was on the west bank of the...
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View of the ECNZ Power Pylon Track
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Pylons near the top of Wainuiomata Hill show the location of the ECNZ Power Pylon Track where you can...
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