Quick Start Track 5: Mountain to the Sea
Last updated:
July 2009
• Mangapurua-Kaiwhakauka Track
• Old Coach Road Track
Quick Start Track 5: Mountain to the Sea
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The total Mountain to Sea ride would traverse two iconic national parks with outstanding scenery and a rich cultural, historic and natural heritage. It would cover 245 kilometres (a 4-6 day ride).
A significant proportion of the trail network is already in place. Completing the ride involves the construction/upgrade of two distinct track sections. These are the Mangapurua-Kaiwhakauka Track in Whanganui National Park, and the Old Coach Road (Ohakune to Horopito) in Tongariro National Park (see orange highlighted sections of the above map or PDF).
The total trail would start on the slopes of Mount Ruapehu, cross the 294-metre Hapuawhenua Viaduct, cycle through Whanganui National Park and cross the iconic Bridge to Nowhere. Users would then take a jet boat ride down the Whanganui River to Pipiriki and cycle to Wanganui along the Whanganui River Road.
The ride would mostly be on tracks managed by DOC, but would also include some public and paper roads managed by district councils.
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