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COROMANDEL LIFE SPRING/HOLIDAY 2018_19
Following old railway lines between
the historic goldmining towns of Waihi,
Paeroa, Te Aroha, and Thames, this
grade one Trail is one of New Zealand’s
easiest ‘Great Rides’, suitable for
everyone from kids barely out of trainer
wheels, to those who’ve been pedaling
since the days of Penny Farthings.
From the stunning Karangahake Gorge
to the salt-licked Shorebird Coast, this
Trail gives cyclists plenty of reasons to
stop and get off their bikes along the
way. Homegrown cuisine and produce,
heritage sites and accommodation
options are dotted along the trail, allowing
you to customise your ride to suit your
interests, timeframe... and your appetite.
The entire 136km four leg cycle ride
can be completed in a leisurely two
Exploring…
The Hauraki
Rail Trail
to three days, beginning in any of
the district’s five main towns, Kaiaua
(Miranda), Thames, Paeroa, Waihi or
Te Aroha – all within two hours drive
of Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga.
Advice, accommodation, bike hire and
shuttle transport are all available along
the route.
THE SHOREBIRD COAST
The sight of thousands of resting
seabirds as you travel this 55km northern
section along coastal stop banks of the
Firth of Thames from Kaiaua (Miranda) to
Kopu and onto Thames is a ‘must do’ for
all bird enthusiasts this spring.
Take a short wander along a pleasant
boardwalk to the Bird Hide at the Robert
Findlay Wildlife Reserve on the Miranda