The walls tell stories of the history of the Wainuiomata waterworks. The waterworks has two dams, one decommissioned and a larger one that is still in use. The area also housed a community of workers and their families. Their stories are recorded in this museum.
Reservoir Road in the Wainuiomata Waterworks Recreation Area gives you access to the dams and many walks in the...
The Nikau Creek Track is a short 30 minute walk that takes you through the podocarp rainforest found in...
View of Waterworks Road, a private road. This location looking back from the end of the road where a...
Tranquil beauty of the Wainuiomata River gracefully flowing through an Autumn landscape. Location is Hine Road Recreation Area.
Looking at some old homes in the Wainuiomata Recreational Area. These homes among others once housed dam workers and...
View of the decommissioned Wainuiomata Lower Dam (named Morton Dam). This dam once supplied water to Wellington along with...
View of Richard Prouse Park in Wainuiomata. The park has football and cricket pitches. The Wainuiomata River forms much...
The section of the Wainuiomata River meanders along the edge of Richard Prouse Park, offering several nearby swimming spots.
