Discover Wainuiomata Regional Park, a hidden valley that links the Hine Road Recreation Area with the Wainuiomata Water Collection Area and Remutaka Forest Park. Once closed to the public because it supplied water to Wellington via the Lower Dam and a network of early pipelines, this historic area is now a regional park with river swimming spots, native forest walks, and easy access from Wellington with pre booked transport.
Why visit Wainuiomata Regional Park
- A variety of walking tracks, from easy strolls to more challenging routes
- Natural swimming spots along the Wainuiomata River
- Rich local history, including old dams, spillways and waterworks artefacts
- Native podocarp forest, with stands of eucalypt and pine
- Direct walking connections into Remutaka Forest Park for those who want to explore further
Facilities
- Toilet facilities
- Easy access to the Whakanui Track, Gums Loop Walk, Lower Dam Walk, Sledge Track etc
- On the way to the car park you pass several excellent bakeries, a supermarket and other local shops where you can pick up lunch or snacks for your day out.
What you can experience
- Native forests, exotic forest, and bird life
- Walks that follow the Wainuiomata River and pass natural swimming holes
- A large swing bridge with views up and down the valley
- The old Lower Dam site and spillway at the eastern end of the park
- The Wainuiomata Water Museum, where the story of the dams, pipelines and early water supply is told
- On the return journey from Wainuiomata, we pause at a stunning lookout with panoramic views across Wellington Harbour
Book your return transport
Or give us a call.
- David Johnson
- Mobile: 021 958 988
- International: +64 21 958 988
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