Hauraki Rail Trail

The girls and I did this trail over 2 days, 6 weeks apart. It's mostly a flat 98km ride on the Hauraki Plains following historic railway lines, passing relics of gold mining days, through the Karangahake Gorge including a 1km tunnel, riverside and over farmlands.

Getting Ready

Waihi to Waikino on the open carriage of the Goldfields Heritage Train.

Bikes loaded up.

The 1km Karangahake tunnel

            Some interesting signs

A touch of autumn

The infamous L&P bottle

Street art in Te Aroha

One of the many long straights.

Such a choice of delicious cheeses at Matatoki