The water catchment that supplied Wainuiomata with water was located in Skerretts Creek in the mid 1950s to early 1960s. Today, there are a lot of artefacts left in this general location. Pictured is a pipe that can clearly be seen near the intersection of the Whakanui Track and Skerretts Creek.
View of lush forest on the McKerrow Track. The track follows a ridge and offers some great views of...
View of Main Street Bridge as seen from the Wainuiomata River at Poole Crescent Reserve. The bridge was once...
Scenic view of Wainuiomata River as seen from Poole Crescent Reserve. The reserve is a perfect location for a...
1880s view of Wood Farm in Upper Moores Valley in Wainuiomata. The land has been logged making way for...
The old dam known as the lower dam including this spillway was constructed in the 1880s and was decommissioned...
The Wainuiomata Historical Museum proudly houses a diverse collection of historical exhibits that vividly depict its rich heritage.
Photo of Homedale taken in 1940, showing the school block surrounded by farmland. Substantial housing started in the 1950s.
Gums Loop Meadow is essentially where Gums Loop Walk derives its name. The meadow contains eucalyptus trees.
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School, it is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.
