A beech forest sits atop a spur descending towards a creek within the lowland broadleaf forest below. Broadleaf forest tends to dominate the lower, more sheltered and shaded slopes, while beech becomes increasingly common higher up, where the terrain is more exposed and receives more sunlight.
A cold and misty winter’s day at Richard Prouse Park in Wainuiomata. You can see goals in the pitches...
This old tree has hosts many different epiphyte species. An epiphyte refers to a plant species that thrives by...
The Concrete Race, also known as the Water Race, is a buried tunnel that once carried clean river water...
Autumn colors at Wainuiomata River, viewed from Main Road Bridge. The river, the principal waterway of Wainuiomata, flows through...
This building was constructed in 1964. It was part of the Wainuiomata Waterworks that supplied Wellington city with water....
Young kahikatea trees growing skyward. Over time, these trees will become giants within the forest, reaching heights of 60...
The historic Coast Road Church in Wainuiomata is one of the valley’s oldest surviving buildings and the oldest original...
Wainuiomata River as it passes through Hine Road Recreation Area in Wainuiomata. This is an important recreational asset as...
