Quick Start Track 2: Hauraki Plains Trails
Last updated:
July 2009
• Paeroa through Karangahake Gorge to Waihi
• Paeroa to Thames (portion of trail)
Quick Start Track 2: Hauraki Plains Trails
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project involves two linked rail trails (refer to the highlighted sections of above map or PDF).
1) The Paeroa to Karangahake Gorge through to Waihi trail would include the renown historical gold-mining area and then follow the river down to Waikino to the head of the vintage railway which leads into Waihi.
2) The Paeroa to Thames trail would follow a disused railway line with access to areas of ecological significance (e.g. wetlands) that are also being developed, and sites steeped in early New Zealand history. Development of an initial portion of this trail is suggested at this stage.
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