A view of the wetland area and the historic dam in Wainuiomata. This wetland was formerly the reservoir for water storage during the dam’s operational years.
Wetlands and Old Dam
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The History of George Creek Road
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George Creek Road was built in 1922. It runs from Morton Dam to the Wainuiomata entrance of the Ōrongorongo...
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Sledge Track Loop
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Sledge Track Loop is a short walk option from the larger Sledge Track. It starts and ends at Mackay...
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Kittyhawk Fuselage Wreckage
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A fragment of aircraft fuselage, serves as a poignant reminder of a wartime training accident that took place more...
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Wainuiomata Historical Museum Preserves the Past
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The Wainuiomata Historical Museum proudly houses a diverse collection of historical exhibits that vividly depict its rich heritage.
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Homedale in 1941
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Circa 1941, looking towards Wainuiomata Primary School on what was then known as Wainuiomata Road (now Main Road).
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Skerretts Creek and Pipe
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Skerretts Creek was the location for a water catchment in the 1950-60s. Water was piped out of the creek...
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Lower Dam Spillway in 1909
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In a 1909 photograph capturing the lower dam spillway, an intriguing detail emerges in the corner: a self-portrait of...
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Trench Construction for a New Scour Valve
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Photo taken in the mid 1990s of the Pollards building a trench for the installation of a new scour...
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