Saturday, 31 July 2010

Waitomo

Dede Downs

Waitomo District Coordinator


Waitomo Events & Courses
Waitomo Walking Tracks

Te Kuiti River/Town Walk

From shearing statue (south end of town) stroll along the river bank for 15 to 20 min and come out at the TeKuiti camping ground. Pathway suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs but will need support.


Walk can be extended to a full circuit by carrying on past TeKuiti Primary school and back to the shearing statue along the grassy verge on the railway side of the main street. Flat sealed or unsealed path or track with Parking, Refreshments, Telephone and Toilets in the vicinity


Points Of Interest:
Shearing Statue, Japanese Gardens, Giant Weta, Millenium Pavilion


Safety Notes:
Metal track along river bank requires care


Time: 40 mins


No Horses or Rollerblades

Mangaokewa Viaduct Walk

Situated 5 min walk from town just of highway to Bennydale in the beautiful peaceful and well kept Mangaokewa Reserve picnic and native bush area.the walk starts with an exciting but non threating traverse of a gentle swing bridge then you're in the bush on a cleared and safe, dry track.


The track winds alongside the river mainly in bush but come out to lovely picnic spots at the riverside. the walk has steps and inclines and ends at a waterfall.


Hazards
swingbridge can be scary for some!


Points Of Interest
Freshwater spring


Safety Notes
Take care with steps and track, particularly if wet


Time: 30 mins

Pureora Forest Park

A variety of tracks in the park provide a range of walking opportunities for family groups to experienced trampers and hunters. The Totara, Rimu and Waihora Lagoon walks are suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. Some of the old logging tracks are suitable for off-road vehicles and mountain bikes, although access is restricted in some cases. Be warned, weather conditions can change quickly. A full description of all tracks and locations of interest can be found on the Department of Conservation website: www.doc.govt.nz. A full description of all Waitomo district walks can be found on www.waitomo.org.nz.

Community Exercise Options
Tuesday, 15 September 2009

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