Gums Loop

Wainuiomata, Wellington, New Zealand

An pleasant entry into the Wainuiomata Waterworks Recreation Area.

Easy

Bike and Foot

A gentle amble through gums trees and regenerating native bush, this track provides a pleasant entry to the Wainuiomata Waterworks Recreation Area.

Points of interest include picnic spots along the river and the ruins of houses used by workers during construction of the reservoir dam.

The “loop” part of the track name refers to the option of crossing the Wainuiomata River via a pair of bridges – a truss bridge near the start of the track, and a swing bridge at the end of the track – and wandering along the sealed Reservoir Road.

Track conditions are a mix of mostly 4x4 plus single track and open grass.

There is a car park at the end of Hine Street, next to the Memorial Garden. Head east across the grass area to the proper start of the track.

Much of the Wainuiomata waterworks catchment area is closed to the public – the Recreation Area is the main exception.

1.63km

4wd

1 Sep 2008 by Ian

Ian