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Location |
Wainouiomata |
Co-ordinates |
1765222. 5428798 |
Alternative co-ordinates |
1764949. 5428699 |
Configuration |
Network |
Distance |
8.5 km |
Status |
On-leash |
Grade |
Easy |
Access |
Just north of the river bridge on the south side of Wainuomata, take Moores Valley Road off Main Road, then right into Whichter Road; car park on left near start of Reservoir Road. Alternatively, take Wine Road off Coast Road just south of the river bridge; entrance is at the end. |
Description |
Wainuiomata Regional Park is an unassuming place, which doesn't advertise itself very loudly and isn't easy to access. Nevertheless, it's home to a series of intersecting tracks giving a range of easy walks through regenerating bush and smaller areas of native beech forest, and taking in a number of historic sites. Take the Gums Loop from Hine Road entrance to see the site of the old dam construction houses, or the Sledge Track Loop to see an area of Maori flax planting and the site of the family home of the Sinclairs, who took possession of much of this area in the 1800s and removed much of the original bush.The Tana Umaga Track has some steep sections, but gives the reward of good views towards the Lower Dam (one of the oldest dams in New Zealand) and onto the Wainuiomata River. The largely paved path runs beside a road, and because dogs aren't allowed on the last 1.5 km, north of the junction with the Gums Loop. |
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