At the end of Nikau Creek Track are two wooden bench seats. The track is an easy 30 minute...
Wainuiomata: Photos
Photographic timeline of Wainuiomata
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 of Wainuiomata.Net unless otherwise specified.
View of the Wainuiomata River as it flows into the south coast. This area is rugged and wind-swept, but...
The lower reaches of Wainuiomata River as observed during summer. It traverses arid looking terrain in the month of...
Coast Road Summer 2024
David Johnson / / / Photos, Streets / 0During the summer months, the southern section of Coast Road appears dry, presenting a stark contrast to the nearby...
Orongorongo Track Entrance
David Johnson / / / Photos, Tracks, Walks / 0The Orongorongo Track entrance is quite elaborate compared to other walks. However, this entrance is also used for other...
Walking through Remutaka Forest Park is a rewarding experience, offering some of the the region’s most diverse and scenic...
The start of the Middle Ridge Track also connects to the Orongorongo Track in Catchpool Valley, Wainuiomata.
Beech Forests of Wainuiomata
David Johnson / / / News, Photos, Trees / 0Beech forests in Wainuiomata thrive in the hills and higher elevations, providing vital habitat for native birds.
Catchpool Stream View
David Johnson / / / Photos, Catchpool, Rivers / 0Looking at Catchpool Stream located in Catchpool Valley. The stream is located at the entrance to a number of...
View of Bottom Field at Poole Crescent Reserve. The appellation 'Bottom Field' originates from its use by Wainuiomata Primary...
View of Main Street Bridge as seen from the Wainuiomata River at Poole Crescent Reserve. The bridge was once...
Looking at the side of the Wainuiomata Treatment Plant located near Morton Dam and the waterworks car park.
Natural Regeneration at Morton Dam in 2024
David Johnson / / / Photos, Bush, Morton Dam, Waterworks / 0View from atop Morton Dam looking at what was once the area of stored water. This is what 36...
Bush Regeneration
David Johnson / / / Photos, Bush, Waterworks / 0This area was deforested in the 1880s. This is what re-generated bush looks like some 140 years later. The...
Wainuiomata Hydro-electric Generator
David Johnson / / / News, Photos, Buildings, Generators, Waterworks / 0Water is passed through turbine generators housed in a dedicated building. Inspections of the generator are conducted no more...
Pipe Near Morton Dam
David Johnson / / / Photos, Pipeline, Waterworks / 0This water pipe is located in the restricted area of the waterworks, near Morton Dam. It transports water from...
Podocarps of Wainuiomata
David Johnson / / / News, Photos, Trees / 0Podocarps once covered the Wainuiomata Valley. Today, they can still be found in the lower sections of hills and...
Two weirs in the Wainuiomata River have replaced Morton Dam in Wainuiomata. The image shows the smaller of the...
Top Pool in Wainuiomata
David Johnson / / / News, Photos, Rivers, Swimming / 0Top Pool was widely considered the best swimming hole in Wainuiomata until the council filled it with stones in...
Top Pool Bridge
David Johnson / / / Photos, Bridges, Bush, Rivers / 0This footbridge connects Hine Road Recreational Reserve to Wainuiomata Regional Park. Nearby is Top Pool, a popular swimming hole.
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