View of a section of Wainuiomata River that dissects Richard Prouse Park. The river is a popular place for...
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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Burger King in Wainuiomata opened in 2023. It consists of a typical drive through and also has a lobby...
Image depicting the concrete well captured in 2023. Initially built during 1881-1882, the well now remains concealed.
View of the small settlement associated with the water catchment area in Wainuiomata. In the past, there were more...
Typical view of the hills in Reservoir Valley with a field of toetoe in the foreground. Wainuiomata River runs...
Walking along Reservoir Road, a segment of the Gums Loop Walk, is a vehicle-free experience open to the public....
This part of Wainuiomata River is close to the historic lower dam. Once the water has flowed over the...
Photo of the Old Dam in 2022. The reservoir was once thirty feet deep but was largely filled when...
Looking at a wetlands area located behind the old dam. When the dam was decommissioned, the area became an...
Pre-settlements and a huge earthquake in 1855, much of the valley floor in Wainuiomata was wetlands or swamp.
The Wainuiomata Historical Museum proudly houses a diverse collection of historical exhibits that vividly depict its rich heritage.
Looking at Woolworths from above in the year 2022. It shows the 3,600 square meters of supermarket space, and...
Established in 1857, Wainuiomata Primary School, a state school, resides in Homedale, the oldest suburb in Wainuiomata.
Looking at the valley that contains Nikau Creek and the Nikau Creek Track, (circa 2009). This is where the...
Pictured is a meadow on the Gums Loop Track in the year 2009. Gums Loop Track has existed as...
View of Clay Ridge in Remutaka Forest Park. Clay Ridge can be reached by taking the Clay Ridge Track....
Wainuiomata Valley as seen from the summit of Wainuiomata Hill in the year 2009. This is prior to the ...
Top Pool in Wainuiomata in the year 2008. This area is a cherished destination for swimming and even picnics.
View of Richard Prouse Park in Wainuiomata. Photo was taken from Moores Valley Road above the Wainuiomata River in...
Ultimate Pool is located upstream from Top Pool. It is arguably the best pool for swimming in the Wainuiomata...
WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School, it is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.