This old tree has hosts many different epiphyte species. An epiphyte refers to a plant species that thrives by attaching itself to another plant, like a tree, without causing harm, and obtains its water and nutrients from the surrounding air, rainfall, and organic matter. Unlike conventional plants, epiphytes do not usually establish roots in the soil, relying instead on the host plant for structural support.
Reservoir Road in the Wainuiomata Waterworks Recreation Area gives you access to the dams and many walks in the...
View of Rata Street in Wainuiomata looking south. This seating area is close to a public walkway that takes...
The construction of Hine Road Recreation Reserve Bridge dates back to 1989. It provides passage to Top Pool Bridge,...
A display inside the Wainuiomata Recreational Area Museum. The museum is dedicated to the history of the waterworks when...
The Richard Prouse Park Tunnel was constructed between 1881 and 1882. It is situated in the vicinity of the...
View of the museum in the Wainuiomata Recreational Area. This house among others originally homed workers at the dam.
Winter view of Richard Prouse Park in Wainuiomata, with the hills of Wainuiomata Regional Park shrouded in fog.
This building was constructed in 1964. It was part of the Wainuiomata Waterworks that supplied Wellington city with water....
