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If you run out of steam you can always climb aboard a vintage train
bound for Waihi, as seen below left. The Goldfields Historic Railway
runs twice daily between Waikino and Waihi, and you can even take
your bike on board.
The heritage charm of an early New Zealand gold mining town is
evident throughout Waihi. A walk to the edge of the open pit Martha
Mine offers a glimpse into present day mining activity, while the
award-winning Waihi Gold Discovery Centre across the road will make
the stories of Waihi’s golden past come to life. Interactive activities
and tours of the town’s modern working goldmine offer a unique
learning experience you won’t find in traditional museums.
Over a kilometre long, this notorious railway tunnel was originally built to help
transport mining material and gold in and out of Waihi quickly rather than using
the slow old pack horses.
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TAILOR YOUR TRAIL RIDE TO SUIT
With the pre-booked Sherpa Shuttle offering bike and passenger
transfers, and bicycles available for hire in the towns along
the way, it is easy to plan a day ride or a multi-day adventure,
depending on the time and energy available.
The charm of the Hauraki Rail Trail is a familiar landscape made
new by cycling a parallel route. Getting place to place by bike, the
enjoyment comes from the journey, the small scenic moments and
the unexpected experiences. The soundscape of tyres on the trail
becomes the baseline of the journey. The melody, of course, is
entirely up to you.
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