View of a giant tree in Wainuiomata in an area that was never logged. While the most of the valley floor was substantially logged in the 1880s, higher up the surrounding hills have substantial areas that were left untouched. Consequently, there are numerous tracts of old growth forest.
This view shows rocks that once formed the coastline prior to the 1855 Wairarapa earthquake. The powerful 8.2 magnitude...
The Richard Prouse Park Tunnel (once known as Colemans Tunnel) was constructed between 1881 and 1882. It is situated...
Looking at Richard Prouse Park in Wainuiomata with a misty Harry Todd Reserve in the background hills behind Hine...
Looking at Wainuiomata River within Wainuiomata Regional Park. Also in view is the Remutaka mountain range.
The Nikau Creek Track is a short 30 minute walk that takes you through the podocarp rainforest found in...
The view of Wainuiomata River near Sledge Track Pool, a natural swimming area. About 100 metres upstream from here,...
Sledge Track Creek in Wainuiomata is a habitat for kiwi, New Zealand’s national bird. These flightless and endangered birds...
A view of the rugged coastline and native vegetation on the southern North Island, specifically in Wainuiomata. This section...
