View of the lake behind Birchville Dam deep in the Akatarawa Forest in Upper Hutt. The bush surrounding the lake is native forest, but a plantation of pine can just be seen on the ridge.
Birchville Suspension Bridge was built in 2022. It spans 30 metres across Clarkes Creek in the Akatarawa Forest Park.
Birchville Dam is recognized as the second unreinforced concrete arch dam dedicated to water supply in New Zealand. Erected...
This water tank associated with Birchville Dam is being overtaken by the forest. The dam was decommissioned in 1958.
Cannon Point Walkway takes you to Birchville Dam. It’s a popular intermediate-level trail in the Akatarawa Forest. Starting from...
This old water pipe was part of the Birchville Dam water catchment system. Pipes can be seen in the...
Water spilling over the top of Birchville Dam in the Akatarawa Forest. The dam was decommissioned in 1958.
