The Concrete Race, also known as the Water Race, is a buried tunnel that once carried clean river water from an old dam to a pipeline about two kilometres away. It is hidden within native bush and is now mostly underground, though a few short exposed sections are known to a few. The race was decommissioned in 1902 after newer intakes and treatment facilities were built, but it remains an important example of early water engineering in the Wellington region.
Ancient volcanic rocks are scattered along the coastline around Baring Head and much of Wainuiomata’s south coast, adding to...
Coast Road and Wainuiomata River in view. Near the horizon is the Cook Strait, a body of water between...
A sunny day at Richard Prouse Park in Wainuiomata looking toward Hine Road and Sunny Grove. The hills are...
Pukeatua Bridge in Wainuiomata crosses Wainuiomata Road at its highest point, 189 meters above sea level. This places the...
A sign notifying walkers that they are entering the Turakirae Head Scientific Reserve. Situated on the southern coast of...
The Richard Prouse Park Tunnel (once known as Colemans Tunnel) was constructed between 1881 and 1882. It is situated...
Looking down at the rugged coastline below Baring Head on the south coast of Wainuiomata. From this elevated position,...
Autumn colors at Queen Street Reserve in the heart of Wainuiomata. The reserve is bounded by Queen Street, Fitzherbert...
