Tucked into the hills of Johnsonville Park in Ohariu, this historic site marks the remnants of Johnsonville’s very first reticulated water supply network, commissioned in 1912. The early municipal scheme relied on three dams paired with a dedicated pumping station to bring piped freshwater to the growing township, leaving behind an authentic glimpse of early twentieth-century civic infrastructure.
It offers a quiet, uncurated outdoor stop for walkers exploring the local park tracks who appreciate seeing how early settlements solved the essential problem of public water engineering. You will find it tucked away in Johnsonville Park within the Ohariu area of Wellington. Our pick in Ohariu for a short historical detour while out walking in the hills.