Trees cast their shadows across the bank of a waterway next to Bryan Heath Park in Wainuiomata. This waterway...
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.
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The valley’s topography and lack of wind can cause low clouds and mist to become trapped by the surrounding...
From the Wainui Lookout, perched on the western hills dividing Wainuiomata from Lower Hutt, you can view undulating hills.
Sledge Track Creek flows alongside Sledge Track and then extends further uphill where a less maintained track continues to...
View of Tana Umaga Track in Wainuiomata Regional Park. The track is best described as a short and steep...
A view of the Wainuiomata River from the Main Road Bridge in Homedale. with deciduous trees in view, adding...
A view of the Main Road in the Village on a cloudy autumn day. Mist-covered hills in the background...
'Wainuiomata Lookout' presents panoramas of Wellington Harbour, Wellington city, The South Island, and Lower Hutt including Petone & Seaview.
This view from the southern bank of the Wainuiomata River captures Lower Dam, just before the river cascades down...
Sledge Track Loop is a short walk option from the larger Sledge Track. It starts and ends at Mackay...
The Pukeatua Bridge crosses over the top of Wainuiomata Hill Road. The bridge links pedestrian and cycling pathways along...
This section of the waterway has been restored with native vegetation and features a public walkway between two new...
The Morepork is a small owl native to New Zealand. It gets its name from the sound of its...
Secret Pool (also known as Indian Pool) is a swimming hole in the Wainuiomata River. It is the next...
Gums Loop Meadow is essentially where Gums Loop Walk derives its name. The meadow contains eucalyptus trees.
Gums Loop Swamp is a wetlands located near Gums Loop Meadow. This wetland is basically hidden away as it...
This view can be seen from the Old Whakanui Track. The track’s entrance is mostly hidden from view as...
Typical overcast day in Autumn as seen from the Wainuiomata Hill Lookout. The view here is always good, no...
View of lush forest on the McKerrow Track. The track follows a ridge and offers some great views of...
On March 25th, a new KFC branch commenced operations in Wainuiomata. Situated at 18 The Strand, it stands opposite...
WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School, it is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.