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’.
Pre-settlements and a huge earthquake in 1855, much of the valley floor in Wainuiomata was wetlands or swamp.
The start of the Middle Ridge Track also connects to the Orongorongo Track in Catchpool Valley, Wainuiomata.
A calm winter day at Richard Prouse Park in Wainuiomata. With no wind, the area often becomes quite foggy,...
View from a car park and grass field in Wainuiomata's water catchment area, looking toward Morton Dam in the...
Photos of Morton Dam, circa 1980. In view is the dam, spillway, and a walkway that went through the...
Looking at Wainuiomata Valley from atop Wainuiomata Hill circa 1949 reveals the absence of suburbs. The valley contains mostly...
A view of the wetland area and the historic dam in Wainuiomata. This wetland was formerly the reservoir for...
About the history of Sunny Grove in Wainuiomata. The name of Sunny Grove took place on a rainy day...
