The Orongorongo system collects water from the Orongorongo River, Big Huia, and Little Huia Streams, conveying it to the Wainuiomata treatment plant through a 5.6km pipeline and tunnel. The water pressure in the pipe is utilized to power a turbine, generating electricity for the plant. Any surplus electricity is distributed to the local power grid.
This is a view of the lower reaches of Scholes Creek just before it flows outside the bushland near...
Looking at the entrance to Colemans Tunnel and Reservoir Road in the year 1989, as seen from Richard Prouse...
Pictured is the dismantling of the Morton Dam strainer facility during the 1990s. Morton Dam was decommissioned earlier in...
View of Sunny Grove, Hine Road, and Hine Road Recreation Area as seen from a ridge in Wainuiomata Scenic...
Named for its location within the Wainuiomata Water Catchment, Catchment Road begins near the Morton Dam within Reservoir Valley.
View of Clay Ridge in Remutaka Forest Park. Clay Ridge can be reached by taking the Clay Ridge Track....
The aged bench is situated towards the conclusion of the Old Nikau Creek Trail. Beneath it lies a geocache...
A proposed sanctuary in Wainuiomata, akin to Zealandia, but on a larger scale, is currently being considered by the...
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School, it is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.
