Nikau palms are the only palm tree in the world to naturally grow outside of the tropics. It is endemic to New Zealand. This specimen is located on the bank of Nikau Creek in Wainuiomata Regional Park.
Looking at the southern end of the Coast Road in Wainuiomata as you head to the south coast. It’s...
Looking at Nikau Creek in Wainuiomata Regional Park. The creek can be seen from a short scenic walk called...
Reservoir Road in the Wainuiomata Waterworks Recreation Area gives you access to the dams and many walks in the...
View of Top Pool a natural swimming hole in Wainuiomata River. Access is gained from the carpark at the...
The suburb of Wainuiomata was largely comprised of swamp. in 1855 a massive 8.2 earthquake raised much land above...
Hine Road in Wainuiomata explodes into color every Autumn. The street is lined with deciduous trees with pine trees...
View of the spillway and lookout. The Wainuiomata River is channeled from a wetland, continuing its course beneath as...
A misty day at Nikau Creek Valley in Wainuiomata Regional Park offers a striking view. During winter, Wainuiomata occasionally...
