Looking down on farmland in the Coast Road area of Wainuiomata. Coast Road flows southwards from suburban streets into the wilder parts of the valley, where farms and lifestyle blocks spread among native bush. Historic farms like Catchpool and Cairnbrook gave way to modern homesteads and community spaces such as Camp Wainui and the golf club. Despite suburban growth, the southern end retains a rural identity.
Breaking waves at Baring Head show what looks like a great left-hand break. However, the absence of surfers may...
Looking at one of the rooms in the Wainuiomata Museum that displays artefacts from the past as well as...
Each autumn, Hine Road puts on a colourful display from exotic trees planted decades ago. Two Sequoia sempervirens can...
View of Wainuiomata River on the edge of Richard Prouse Park. This part of the river has a few...
A sign notifying walkers that they are entering the Turakirae Head Scientific Reserve. Situated on the southern coast of...
Wainuiomata often experiences misty mornings on fine days due to its valley geography and cool overnight conditions. Surrounded by...
There are numerous unnamed creeks and streams in Wainuiomata Regional Park that feed into the Wainuiomata River including this...
The Wainuiomata River, viewed from the Great Loop Walk beneath the shadow of Para Hill, near the Wainuiomata coast.
