Hine Road, nestled in the heart of Homedale in Wainuiomata, extends from Main Road and culminates at Hine Road...
Wainuiomata: Photos
Photos of Wainuiomata sorted chronologically by 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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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...
The Strand in Wainuiomata is one of the main commercial streets, complementing Queen Street as part of the central...
On March 25th, a new KFC branch commenced operations in Wainuiomata. Situated at 18 The Strand, it stands opposite...
As dusk falls over Wainuiomata, the setting sun bathes the landscape in its warm, reddish hues, casting shadows across...
While the shops in The Village are in a state of decline, even abandonment, it is hard to say...
This is part of the Kittyhawk fuselage wreckage site located at the upper reaches of Skerretts Creek behind Sunny...
This cylindrical structure was once part of the Skerretts Creek water catchment. The catchment itself ceased operations in the...
Lush rainforest surrounds much of Skerretts Creek, but the vegetation thins out slowly as you head up the slopes...
This is part of a plane wreck, specifically the landing gear, from a kittyhawk that crashed in 1943. Other...
At some point, a landslide has moved these trees farther down the steep incline beneath the McKerrow Track.
A misspelling on this sign says 'Hine River' when it should say 'Hine Road'. The river that flows along...
View of a lush forest on the slopes of Skerretts Creek Valley. The forest is beautiful, but not far...
This view from the Whakanui Track gives an expansive look at Wainuiomata. Immediately below is Nikau Valley and Moores...
From the Whakanui Track, you can enjoy a distant view of Wellington and Wellington Harbour, with the South Island...
The aged bench is situated towards the conclusion of the Old Nikau Creek Trail. Beneath it lies a geocache...
WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
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