Turakirae Head Scientific Reserve located on the southern coast of Wainuiomata in New Zealand, is renowned for its geological and ecological significance. The reserve showcases uplifted beach terraces, evidence of tectonic activity along the Wellington Fault, and provides an exceptional record of earthquakes over thousands of years. There is clear evidence of four different coastlines with each newer coastline resulting from uplifting of land.
Looking at Nikau Creek in Wainuiomata Regional Park. The creek can be seen from a short scenic walk called...
Young kahikatea trees growing skyward. Over time, these trees will become giants within the forest, reaching heights of 60...
Looking at Wainuiomata River in autumn in Rotary Park. The park features a grassy pathway that follows Wainuiomata River...
Looking down on Wainuiomata Valley from atop the Remutaka Range near Mt McKerrow in the southern North Island. Wellington...
Wainuiomata River as it passes through Hine Road Recreation Area in Wainuiomata. This is an important recreational asset as...
Each autumn, Hine Road puts on a colourful display from exotic trees planted decades ago. Two Sequoia sempervirens can...
Looking the Harry Todd Recreation Area in Wainuiomata, with towering hills and mountains trapping clouds within the valleys.
A glimpse of Wainuiomata Valley through the trees from Rātā Ridge Track, one of many walks surrounding the valley.
