The suburb of Wainuiomata was largely comprised of swamp. in 1855 a massive 8.2 earthquake raised much land above these swamps and encouraging housing development. There are still pockets of wetlands such as this one.
The section of the Wainuiomata River meanders along the edge of Richard Prouse Park, offering several nearby swimming spots.
A ravine close to Sledge Creek Track in Reservoir Valley in Wainuiomata. The area is covered in podocarp rainforest...
View of Nikau Creek Valley in Wainuiomata from high up one of the gully walls. Over the hill ahead...
A windless day in Wainuiomata with both western and eastern hills trapping low cloud and mist inside the valley.
The decommissioned Wainuiomata Lower Dam which once supplied water to Wellington is now a natural wetland.
View of the spillway and lookout. The Wainuiomata River is channeled from a wetland, continuing its course beneath as...
View from atop a hill in Wainuiomata Regional Park looking west at Homedale. You can see Hine Road Recreation...
A sign notifying walkers that they are entering the Turakirae Head Scientific Reserve. Situated on the southern coast of...
