There is no track here, but trekking up Skerretts Creek involves a lot of rock hopping. Eventually it opens...
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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Looking at a V12 Allison Motor from a Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk that crashed in the Wainuiomata hills in 1943.
Skerretts Creek was the location for a water catchment in the 1950-60s. Water was piped out of the creek...
Looking at a sign on the Whakanui Track indicating the direction of the track as well as other tracks....
This photo shows the Wainuiomata River dividing the Wainuiomata Regional Park to the left and Hine Road Recreation Area...
About the history of Sunny Grove in Wainuiomata. The name of Sunny Grove took place on a rainy day...
Looking toward Hine Road with the eastern side of Richard Prouse Park in view.
The Wainuiomata Historical Museum proudly houses a diverse collection of historical exhibits that vividly depict its rich heritage.
This is the site of Hugh Sinclair's old homestead 'Moness' in Wainuiomata, as seen in 2023. Photo shows a newer home...
View of a section of Wainuiomata River that dissects Richard Prouse Park. The river is a popular place for...
Burger King in Wainuiomata opened in 2023. It consists of a typical drive through and also has a lobby...
Image depicting Colemans Tunnel and shaft captured in 2023. Initially built during 1881-1882, the shaft 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.
WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School, it is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.