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.
These wetlands were restored when the lower dam in Wainuiomata was decommissioned. The hill in the background is one...
Ōrongorongo Station is a large and historic rural property located near the southern end of Coast Road in Wainuiomata,...
The O-K Main in Wainuiomata, also known as the Orongorongo Pipeline, carried water from the Orongorongo Catchment to Karori,...
View of Top Pool a natural swimming hole in Wainuiomata River. Access is gained from the carpark at the...
View south along the Wainuiomata River towards the coastline, with the shadow of Para Hill falling across the right-hand...
Ultimate Pool is further up Wainuiomata River from Top Pool. Access is gained via Reservoir Road or Gums Loop...
Looking down at the rugged coastline below Baring Head on the south coast of Wainuiomata. From this elevated position,...
The decommissioned Wainuiomata Lower Dam which once supplied water to Wellington is now a natural wetland.
