Coast Road in Wainuiomata, connects suburbia to the rugged southern coastline of the North Island.
History
Logging activities eventually paved the way for farming, and Coast Road, originally known as Wainuiomata Valley Road, was one of the five main roads in the area before urbanization. By 1913, the road extended to the southern coastline. Today, several historic houses from that era still remain, including Scholes Cottage, the oldest home in Wainuiomata, which was built in 1865.
Today
Coast Road starts in Homedale, marked by its suburban environment. As you head south, you pass the historic Coast Road Church. This suburban stretch ends at Ngaturi Park. Moving further south, the area becomes rural, with lifestyle blocks and farming homesteads. Near 202 Coast Road, you’ll come across an old cottage with Camp Wainui (Boys Brigade) next door. Continuing, you’ll pass the Wainuiomata Golf Course and then reach the entrance to Catchpool Valley, which offers numerous scenic walks in Remutaka Forest Park. Further south, the road passes through some rugged landscapes and eventually reaches the wind-swept southern coastline of the North Island, providing a stunning outlook to the Cook Strait with views of the South Island.
