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’.
Looking at the valley that contains Nikau Creek and the Nikau Creek Track, (circa 2009). This is where the...
Unidentified men and women at Lower Dam, Wainuiomata Reservoir, circa 1890s. The man in foreground is possibly Arthur Thomas...
Looking at the entrance to the Hine Road car park and Hine Road Recreation Reserve. This is a great...
Photo of Fitzherbert Road and Wainuiomata Roads (circa 1939) taken by the Wainui-o-mata Development Ltd; Todd, Harry Jackson (1918-1993).
Skerretts Creek was the location for a water catchment in the 1950-60s. Water was piped out of the creek...
Development of houses took place in the 1960s in Sunny Grove. However, this photo from 1958 shows at...
Before the construction of the Main Road Bridge, there was a ford that allowed access across the Wainuiomata River....
This water pipe is located in the restricted area of the waterworks, near Morton Dam. It transports water from...
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School, it is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.
