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.
Looking into Catchpool Valley from the Orongorongo Track in Wainuiomata, where the route passes through the valley.
Looking at a section of the upper Wainuiomata River flowing along the base of the southern hillside in Reservoir...
The Nikau Creek Track is a short 30 minute walk that takes you through the podocarp rainforest found in...
View south along the Wainuiomata River towards the coastline, with the shadow of Para Hill falling across the right-hand...
View of the Wainuiomata River in Reservoir Valley, downstream from the weirs that divert water for Wellington’s supply.
A beech forest sits atop a spur descending towards a creek within the lowland broadleaf forest below. Broadleaf forest...
The decommissioned Wainuiomata Lower Dam which once supplied water to Wellington is now a natural wetland.
Standing at the lookout on The Rock, you get a wide view across Richard Prouse Park and the surrounding...
