248 Franklin Road, Waihi-Waikino, Hauraki

Waitawheta Bush Tramway

Hauraki Walks

A relatively lengthy (14 km) section of this spectacular bush tramway survives in in a magnificent gorge and bush setting. The tram route is a popular trampers track. Involving seven river crossings and can be done in a day. A DOC hut makes the preferable two trip viable.

Image Credit: 1923 sawmill being restored in 2017; Johnragla, Wikimedia Commons

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