‘Wainuiomata Lookout’ presents panoramas of Wellington Harbour, Wellington city, and Lower Hutt encompassing Petone and Seaview. A short stroll further leads to ‘Wainui Lookout,’ offering comparable vistas with the addition of Wainuiomata. From both lookout spots, you can also see the Kaikōura Ranges in the background, which are located in the South Island, Surrounding these viewpoints are numerous walking and mountain biking tracks to various destinations below. Pukeatua Bridge also stands nearby, providing passage across Wainuiomata Road to enable access to further tracks.
Wainuiomata Lookout
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The History of Catchment Road
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Named for its location within the Wainuiomata Water Catchment, Catchment Road begins near the Morton Dam within Reservoir Valley.
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Morepork Owl
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The Morepork is a small owl native to New Zealand. It gets its name from the sound of its...
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Fisherman at Wainuiomata in 1888
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A fisherman and possibly his son, is pictured along what is likely Wainuiomata River. Could be near Reservoir Road...
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The History of Poole Crescent
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Poole Crescent connects to both Homedale Road and Hine Road, with a reserve situated behind. The street was named...
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Wainuiomata Sewerage Plant Decommissioning
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The Wainuiomata Wastewater Treatment Plant was decommissioned in November 2001 after serving the community since the 1950s.
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Pipe at Skerretts Creek Water Catchment
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The water catchment that supplied Wainuiomata with water was located in Skerretts Creek in the mid 1950s to early...
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William Hobbard Morton
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William Hobbard Morton (1866–1923) was Wellington’s Chief Engineer, overseeing key infrastructure projects, including the Morton Dam. His work shaped...
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Wetlands Near Gums Loop Meadow
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Pre-settlements and a huge earthquake in 1855, much of the valley floor in Wainuiomata was wetlands or swamp.
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