Pukeatua Bridge crosses over the top of Wainuiomata Road. The bridge links pedestrian and cycling pathways along Lower Hutt’s eastern hills. It eliminates the temptation for people to cross the road amidst 80km/h traffic. The name of the bridge was decided upon by the Wainuiomata community. It means ‘Summit of the gods’.
This area was deforested in the 1880s. This is what re-generated bush looks like some 140 years later. The...
View of a section of Wainuiomata River that dissects Richard Prouse Park. The river is a popular place for...
The valley’s topography and lack of wind can cause low clouds and mist to become trapped by the surrounding...
This section of the waterway has been restored with native vegetation and features a public walkway between two new...
View of Sunny Grove, Hine Road, and Hine Road Recreation Area as seen from a ridge in Wainuiomata Scenic...
View of Bottom Field at Poole Crescent Reserve. The appellation 'Bottom Field' originates from its use by Wainuiomata Primary...
Looking at Wainuiomata River in flood with Main Road Bridge and the Rotary Park entrance in the background. Date:...
Looking towards the west along Moore's Valley Road (in the foreground) and the Wainuiomata River, where the Main Road...
