From a ridge above Moores Valley Road, looking westward, you can spot Moohan Street, Bryan Heath Park, Fitzherbert Road, Wainuiomata College, and the summit of Wainuiomata Road. In the distance, wind turbines near Makara are visible, along with some peaks of the South Island. To get to this view involves walking up Dynamite Creek and then following a track that runs along the ridgeline.
About the history of Sunny Grove in Wainuiomata. The name of Sunny Grove took place on a rainy day...
In 1883, the Wainuiomata dam sustained significant damage due to flooding, prompting an inspection by members of the Wellington...
This is one of two weirs that collect water in the Wainuiomata River. Another three weirs exist in the...
Gums Loop Swamp is a wetlands located near Gums Loop Meadow. This wetland is basically hidden away as it...
This view from the southern bank of the Wainuiomata River captures Lower Dam, just before the river cascades down...
In the past, Skerretts Creek used to wind through both sides of the Sunny Grove valley. However, the creek...
Norman Willis, a land developer and owner, established a subdivision in Homedale, Wainuiomata in the late 1950s – 1960s.
Secret Pool (also known as Indian Pool) is a swimming hole in the Wainuiomata River. It is the next...
