This building was constructed in 1964. It was part of the Wainuiomata Waterworks that supplied Wellington city with water. Water for Wellington is now drawn elsewhere and many such buildings are no longer in use. The waterworks still supplies around a fifth of Wellington’s water however.
Ultimate Pool is further up Wainuiomata River from Top Pool. Access is gained via Reservoir Road or Gums Loop...
View of Wainuiomata River on the edge of Richard Prouse Park. This part of the river has a few...
View from the top of Whakanui Track along a ridgeline, before it connects to the McKerrow Track. Wainuiomata can...
View of the spillway and lookout. The Wainuiomata River is channeled from a wetland, continuing its course beneath as...
View of the museum in the Wainuiomata Recreational Area. This house among others originally homed workers at the dam.
View of Top Pool a natural swimming hole in Wainuiomata River. Access is gained from the carpark at the...
The Wainuiomata Waterworks Wetlands are part of the Wainuiomata Regional Park, which encompasses lowland native forests and adjoins the...
The Ōrongorongo River is a prominent waterway in the Wellington region of New Zealand, flowing from the Rimutaka Ranges...
