Located within the grounds of Wainuiomata Primary School, the Wainuiomata Historical Museum occupies one of the Wellington region’s oldest school buildings. Substantial interior renovations and fresh exhibits were implemented in 2009. Photo taken in 2023.
Wainuiomata Historical Museum 2023
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Mackay Cottage
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Mackay Cottage was built around 1912 for Morton Dam workers and was removed in 1980. During the war, Mackay...
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Sinclair Property & Homes
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Aerial photos from 1941, 1942, and 1954 reveal up to four Sinclair family homes, including Glenhill, Northbrook, Moness, and...
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Coast Road Historic Church
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Coast Road Church in Wainuiomata, built in 1866, is the oldest and the original Methodist church in the Wellington...
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Natural Regeneration at Morton Dam in 2024
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View from atop Morton Dam looking at what was once the area of stored water. This is what 36...
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Scholes Cottage
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Thomas Scholes (1839–1923) constructed this cottage around 1865 on Coast Road, and it remains standing at 103 Coast Road...
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Lower Queen Street and The Strand
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View of the lower end of Queen Street in Wainuiomata. Queen Street is dissected by The Strand which can...
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Wainui-O-Mata School Masters House
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In 1867, John McIlvride, the postmaster, is believed to have constructed the Wainui-O-Mata school masters house.
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The History of Whitcher Grove
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Explore the history of Whitcher Grove, once home to the Sinclair family, known for their mill operation and stately...
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- Wainuiomata
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- Rivers
- Walks
- Reserves
- All Reserves
- Remutaka Forest Park
- Catchpool Valley
- Wainuiomata Regional Park
- Hine Road Recreation Area
- Harry Todd Recreation Area
- Richard Prouse Park
- Poole Crescent Reserve
- Rotary Park
- Wainuiomata Scenic Reserve
- Queen Street Reserve
- Bryan Heath Park
- Ngaturi Park
- Brookfield
- Camp Wainui
- Puketahā Wildlife Sanctuary
- About Us
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