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Homedale

Wellington Region, New Zealand · Oceania

About Homedale

Homedale is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Days Bay, 13km from Mount Victoria Lookout, Wellington.

Homedale is a town located in Wellington Region, New Zealand. With a population of 6,270, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Homedale sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Homedale to your route.

About Homedale

Wainuiomata () is a large dormitory suburb of Lower Hutt, in the Wellington metropolitan area in New Zealand. Its population was estimated as being 20,450 as of June 2025, with a density of 1,600 people per km2. European settlement of Wainuiomata began in the 1850s with timber-felling and farming and began to grow in

Read more the 1920s. After World War 2 there was rapid population expansion, with Wainuiomata earning the nickname 'Nappy Valley' because of the large number of families with young children. From the late 1980s the economy slowed and the population decreased, but since about 2020 there has been a housing boom and corresponding increase in population. Wainuiomata is noted for being the origin of New Zealand's kōhanga reo (Māori-language immersion preschool) movement.

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What are the best things to do in Homedale?

Homedale offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Homedale located?

Homedale is located in Wellington Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -41.2683 latitude, 174.9502 longitude.

What is the population of Homedale?

Homedale has a population of approximately 6,270 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
6,270
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Wellington Region
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-41.2683, 174.9502

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in New Zealand

Police
111
Ambulance
111
Fire
111
Non-emergency police
105
Driving side
left

Many rural bridges are single-lane. Give way as signed.

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Worth the detour from Homedale

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Mount Victoria Lookout, Wellington

196 m summit lookout reached by a sealed road above central Wellington, giving a panorama of the harbour and Cook Strait.

13 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

New Zealand's bold national museum, renowned for its interactive exhibits, Maori taonga, and a colossal squid specimen.

14 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Southward Car Museum

One of the Southern Hemisphere's largest collections with over 400 vehicles spanning a century of motoring.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Homedale

  • Right hereMount Victoria Lookout, Wellington196 m summit lookout reached by a sealed road above central Wellington, giving a panorama of the harbour and Cook Strait.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Homedale.

Wainuiomata

🇳🇿 New Zealand

0 km awayPop. 20,450

Glendale

🇳🇿 New Zealand

2 km awayPop. 4,590

Parkway

🇳🇿 New Zealand

3 km awayPop. 4,020

Days Bay

🇳🇿 New Zealand

4 km awayPop. 2,180

Arakura

🇳🇿 New Zealand

4 km awayPop. 3,250

Eastbourne

🇳🇿 New Zealand

5 km awayPop. 2,760

Moera

🇳🇿 New Zealand

6 km awayPop. 1,840

Waterloo

🇳🇿 New Zealand

6 km awayPop. 5,950

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