Wainuiomata's Queen Street serves as a primary hub for various shops and it houses the Community Centre and Public...
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 unless otherwise specified.
Feel free to ask a question in the comments below about any photo displayed in this website.
A timeline taken from the same lookout near the car park at the top of the Wainuiomata Hill. Click...
Skerretts Creek Valley
David Johnson / / / Photos, Bush, Rivers / 0There is no track here, but trekking up Skerretts Creek involves a lot of rock hopping. Eventually it opens...
V12 Allison Motor from Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk
David Johnson / / / Photos, Artefacts, Kittyhawk, Rivers / 0Looking at a V12 Allison Motor from a Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk that crashed in the Wainuiomata hills in 1943.
Skerretts Creek and Pipe
David Johnson / / / Photos, Artefacts, Bush, Rivers / 0Skerretts Creek was the location for a water catchment in the 1950-60s. Water was piped out of the creek...
Whakanui Track Sign
David Johnson / / / Photos, Bush, Rivers, Walks / 0Looking at a sign on the Whakanui Track indicating the direction of the track as well as other tracks....
Aerial View of the Wainuiomata River
David Johnson / / / Aerial, Photos, Bush, Mountains, Reserves & Parks, Rivers / 0This photo shows the Wainuiomata River dividing the Wainuiomata Regional Park to the left and Hine Road Recreation Area...
Looking toward Hine Road with the eastern side of Richard Prouse Park in view.
Wainuiomata Historical Museum Preserves the Past
David Johnson / / / News, Photos, Buildings, Museums / 0The Wainuiomata Historical Museum proudly houses a diverse collection of historical exhibits that vividly depict its rich heritage.
Site of Hugh Sinclair’s Old Homestead ‘Moness’ in 2023
David Johnson / / / Photos, Buildings, Housing, Sinclair / 0This is the site of Hugh Sinclair's old homestead 'Moness' in Wainuiomata, as seen in 2023. Photo shows a newer home...
Wainuiomata River View
David Johnson / / / Photos, Rivers / 0View of a section of Wainuiomata River that dissects Richard Prouse Park. The river is a popular place for...
Rock Pool in Wainuiomata
David Johnson / / / News, Photos, Rivers, Swimming / 0Rock Pool is situated in Richard Prouse Park, near the driveway entrance from Hine Road. It gets its name...
Concrete Well in 2023
David Johnson / / / Photos, Artefacts, Coleman's Tunnel, Tunnels, Waterworks / 0Image depicting the concrete well captured in 2023. Initially built during 1881-1882, the well now remains concealed.
Lower Dam Area
David Johnson / / / Photos, Bush / 0View of the small settlement associated with the water catchment area in Wainuiomata. In the past, there were more...
Foothills and Toetoe
David Johnson / / / Photos, Bush / 0Typical view of the hills in Reservoir Valley with a field of toetoe in the foreground. Wainuiomata River runs...
Ultimate Pool is located upstream from Top Pool. It is arguably the best pool for swimming in the Wainuiomata...
This part of Wainuiomata River is close to the historic lower dam. Once the water has flowed over the...
Lower Dam in 2022
David Johnson / / / Photos, Rivers, Waterworks, Wetlands / 0Photo of the Old Dam in 2022. The reservoir was once thirty feet deep but was largely filled when...
Wetlands in Wainuiomata
David Johnson / / / Photos, Bush, Waterworks, Wetlands / 0Looking at a wetlands area located behind the old dam. When the dam was decommissioned, the area became an...
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