Hauraki Rail Trail Map
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- Dirtboarding
- Goldfields Railway, Waikino
- Dickey Flat Adventure Camp
- Victoria Battery
- Hauraki Rail Trail on the doorstep - 52kms of awesome biking trails around the area
- Karangahake Gorge - Rated in the top ten New Zealand natural attractions. amazing bush walks through old gold mines. Cycle Trail. Torches required for tunnels.
- Kaimai/Mamaku Forest - Ask the caretakers for a map of these walks. Waitawheta Hut tramp is a gentle incline and a 7 hour return tramp with two river crossings.
- Dickey Flat - Great swimming hole & walk to (50m tunnel and waterfall/swimming hole 25 minutes, torch required) or Karangahake Gorge 1 hour one way.
- Martha Mine Pit Rim - 1 hour, walk includes re planted native bush with excellent outlook s into the mine pit.
- Waihi Beach walks - Orokawa Bay: 40 minutes each way or further to Haumuga Bay, walks at both ends of Waihi Beach.
- Black Hill, Waihi - an excellent one hour walk to view Waihi town and surrounding areas.
- Waitawheta River (beginners) : 1 minute drive
- Karangahake Gorge: 5 minute drive
- Dickies Flat: 5 minute drive
- Tauranga Harbour at Anzac Bay (end of Waihi Beach): 25 minute drive. There is also an excellent abseiling cliff there. Ansac Bay is shallow and a non surf beach so usually quite calm.
- kayaking
- tramping (mining / eco tours)
- rock climbing
- abseiling Contact Rex Gamble - (Golden Opportunities Adventure Company)
- Motorbike Tours
- Waihi Gold mine
- Surfing Waihi Beach 10 minutes drive away an 8km white sandy beach
- Hot Water Beach, Coromandel
- Sea kayaking
- Swimming with dolphins
- Hot Water Beach, an amazing experience – 1.5 hour drive
- Bush walks in the Karangahake Gorge
- Bush walks in the Kaimai and Coromandel Mountain Ranges
- Golf at local golf courses – plenty of these nearby and plenty more within a one hour drive
- Hobbiton film set at Matamata
- Horse riding treks
- Mountain boarding
- Guided walks in the Karangahake Gorge
- Bullswool Farm Park
WAITAWHETA RIVER
An excellent river for swimming, just five minutes walk from camp. Also an excellent kayak river for beginners.Note: Please check the depth and for hidden rocks before diving into unknown waterholes.
TRAMPING
There are a large number of tramps/walks in close driving proximity to camp – from 1 hour walks to overnighters.
Note: The Waitawheta River rises very quickly after rain, and as there are many crossings on some walks, it is essential to be aware of the weather forecast, and have alternative track options. If using the Franklin Road access, ensure vehicles do not go beyond the end of the road - do not take your vehicles over the ford as this is private property. The safest walks in most weather are within the Karangahake Gorge/ Victoria Battery / Martha Mine Pit Rim.
KAYAKS
The camp has a trailer with 12 kayaks available for hire. There are a mix of 'sit ins' and 'ride ons' plus extra' ride ons' available if you have a trailer or roof racks..
These come with lifejackets.
Cost: $50 per day for all for use of all of the kayaks. This is only available to camp users.
Some great places to kayak:
OVERNIGHT CAMP
Dickies Flat is a (Department Of Conservation) camp site. adults $6.00 children $3.00 per night
Location: 8 minutes drive from the camp.
Give your group a taste of sleeping out, long-drop toilets, eeling, night bush walking, etc. Many schools do this as a rotation night activity.
Waitawheta camp has 2 tents, cookers, pots etc available free for use.
OUTDOOR INSTRUCTION
ph: 07 862 7647 or 0274 727 240.
MARTHA MINE EDUCATION CENTRE
For tours and education programmes contact:
Jeannine Wiki
Newmont Waihi Gold
PO Box 190
WAIHI
ph: 07 863 9774
fax: 07 863 6084
www.waihigold.co.nz
WAIHI MUSEUM
Learn about Waihi and the surrounding region. The museum presents the history of the gold mining era in the Ohinemuri Goldfields and the Waihi Mines.
www.waihimuseum.co.nz
WAIHI BEACH
Waihi Beach is one of new Zealand's most beautiful surf beaches. For toddlers there is the very calm and safe Anzac Bay.
Location: 15 minutes drive from camp.
www.waihibeachinfo.co.nz
BEACH EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Surf lifesaving programmes, with day sessions available at Waihi Beach.
Cost: $6.50 per child. Minimum 40 children, maximum 80 children
Bookings: Surf Life saving Eastern Office
PO Box 13355
TAURANGA
ph: 07 574 2061
kurt.wilson@surflifesaving.org.nz
DIRTBOARD WAIHI
Experience the thrill of gravity powered downhill boards on a purpose built mountainboard track. Learn to a ride the four-wheeled boards, a cross between a skateboard and a snowboard.
www.dirtboard.co.nz
GOLDFIELDS RAILWAY
Experience NZ Rail History. The historic Goldfields Railway runs three times daily between Waihi and Waikino.
From there the Victoria Battery Tramway provides rides around Waikino’s historic gold and silver extraction battery site (see next section below). Both attractions are adjacent to the Karangahake Walkway. Prior bookings essential.
Cost: (return trips) $12 adults $6 adults $30 for 2 adults and 2 children.
ph: 07 863 8251
www.waihirail.co.nz
VICTORIA BATTERY
This is the historic site of the Victoria Battery gold ore processing plant, accessible from the Karangahake walkway . There is a museum and tramway for guided tours.
www.waihi.org.nz
VOGELS MINIATURE TRAINS
Jigger and miniature train rides in a private garden setting (suited for under 10 year olds).
Location: 1 km from the camp.
BULLSWOOL FARM PARK
Experience one of new Zealand's most unique and interesting working farms. Explore beautiful farmland, set in a secluded, bush clad valley. Get up close to our huge variety of unusual rare breed animals. All are friendly and can be hand fed.
Location: 10 minutes drive from camp.
www.bullswoolfarm.co.nz
ATHENREE HOT POOLS
Cost: $4.50 per child $7.00 per adult
Open: 10am -7.30pm
ph: 07 863 5600
www.athenreehotsprings.co.nz
