Things to Do in Wainuiomata

• Golf
  The 18-hole Wainuiomata golf course is very picturesque in it's rural setting.
• Museum
  The Wainuiomata museum has photographic and household memorabilia displays and is housed in the first school of Wainuiomata. A trip to the museum is an excellent way to learn about the history of the local area.
• Fishing
  The Wainuiomata River is a good fishing spot, especially for trout, but it is a technical and challenging river.
• Adventure
  There are various adventure activities you can do in the area including horse riding and quad biking.
• Rimutaka Forest Park
  This park is great for those wanting to go for a nice walk and experience the New Zealand bush. There are various different tracks and you should be able to see and hear some of the beautiful birds that inhabit the forest. There are also swimming holes, camping grounds, picnic and BBQ areas.
• Cape Palliser
  The water around Cape Palliser is beautiful and this is a good spot to go diving or snorkelling. Here you'll find crayfish and many different types of fish. This is also the North Island's largest breeding area of New Zealand fur seals. Climb the steps to the lighthouse and you'll have amazing views of the coastline and the South Island.
• Putangirua Pinnacles
  These pinnacles, just south of Lake Ferry, have been formed over 120,000 years into pipe shaped towers by heavy rain eroding an ancient gravel deposit.