Event details
Real history, real watery! Explore ancient forest, hidden infrastructure, and the journey of Wellington's drinking water.
Join one of our knowledgeable park rangers for a guided walk through beautiful native forest in Wainuiomata Regional Park, including areas not usually open to the public. Along the way, you'll learn about the Wainuiomata water collection area and discover how water travels from this protected landscape to taps across the region.
The walk follows the Orongorongo Pipeline Tunnel and visits the historic Morton Dam, one of New Zealand's largest concrete dams and a remarkable example of early engineering. As you explore, you'll hear stories about the park's natural heritage, history, and the important role it continues to play today.
- Group size: Limited to 20 participants
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Registration: Max two per person (places are drawn from the registrations)
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Fitness level: Moderate; not suitable for children under 14
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What to bring: Lunch, snacks, water bottle, and suitable footwear and clothing—you’re likely to get wet feet!
To book: Due to the overwhelming popularity of these limited capacity events, we have now decided that the fairest way to allocate bookings is via a ballot system. A ballot will open for registrations via the link below at 10am on Tuesday 24 November and close at 10am on Thursday 26 November. Names will then be drawn at random all applicants notified of the outcome by 4pm on Friday 27 November.
NOTE: The below link to enter the ballot will go live from 10 on Tuesday 24 November:
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