Saturday, 31 July 2010

Waikato

Morgan Kutia

District Coordinator - Waikato district

Amiria McGarvey

District Coordinator - Waikato District

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Waikato District Events & Courses
Walking Tracks

The district also has many outdoor recreation options available and free to the public, which include DOC managed tracks on the Hakarimata ranges (374m) where you can gain access from either Brownlee Avenue or Parker Road, or climb Taupiri Maunga (288m) by first following the rail tracks around to the right side of the mountain until you come to thye start of the bushwalk. 

Lake Hakanoa Walkway 

Flat track (1 circuit of lake). Surface is a combination of tarseal and metal which forms approximately 2/3 of the track surface. Walking time at a steady pace is approximately 45 minutes. Starting point from the Huntly Domain, off Wight Street.

Points Of Interest
Wildlife and fishing jetties

Time: 45 mins

Distance: 4 kms

 

Raglan

Bridge to bridge circuit.Start at the council buildings at the far end of town.walk down to estuary and cross footbridge to Kopua domain.

Follow road access to your to your left crossing two bridges to complete tthe circuit and make your wayback to town and the council buildings.

Points Of Interest
Scenic with beach views

Time
30 mins

 

Waipa Esplanade, Ngaruawahia

Starts at The Point and follows walkway along Waipa River, then veers left through town back to start.

 

Other Access Issues
Wheelchair accessible - will need a friend.

 

Time
40 mins

Waikato District Community Exercise Options
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