Photo circa 1970s of the beginning of Reservoir Valley showing pipes on the left and a firebreak going up the hill overlooking Nikau Creek Gully. The grassy expanse is now integrated into Richard Prouse Park.
Photographer: Jeremy Foster.
Pipes and Park 1970s
Related Articles
-
Podocarps of Wainuiomata
Podocarps once covered the Wainuiomata Valley. Today, they can still be found in the lower sections of hills and...
-
Nikau Valley Hillside
A tract of regenerating forest on a slope in Nikau Valley within Wainuiomata Regional Park and accessible via Nikau...
-
Wainuiomata in 1941
A bus fills up at the only petrol pump in Wainuiomata in 1941, located at Claude Williams' shop, which...
-
Scholes Cottage
Thomas Scholes (1839–1923) constructed this cottage around 1865 on Coast Road, and it remains standing at 103 Coast Road...
-
Wetlands and Old Dam
A view of the wetland area and the historic dam in Wainuiomata. This wetland was formerly the reservoir for...
-
Burger King Opens in Wainuiomata
Burger King in Wainuiomata opened in 2023. It consists of a typical drive through and also has a lobby...
-
Buttress Root System Wainuiomata Scenic Reserve
Example of a buttress root system that helps stabilise trees that grow in shallow soil. This giant is located...
-
Foothills and Toetoe
Typical view of the hills in Reservoir Valley with a field of toetoe in the foreground. Wainuiomata River runs...
0 Comments
WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School, it is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.