Come and try out our Walks, Tracks & Cycle Trails
Walkways, Tracks and Cycle Trails - The Hauraki District is home to excellent attractions including walkways, tracks and the Hauraki Rail Trail, encompassing an array of outstanding natural features and landscapes. Walking tracks are a major attraction in the Hauraki District. From short walks to overnight hikes, we've got it all. With areas of the District being steeped in mining history from the 1800s, there is no shortage of relics to explore along the way. Find out more about Walks, Tracks and Cycle Trails
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About HaurakiThe Hauraki District spans from the Kaiaua (Seabird) Coast along the reclaimed, rich dairy lands of the Hauraki Plains which border the Firth of Thames, and then onto the rugged Karangahake and Kaimai/Coromandel ranges before reaching the Golden Valley farmlands in the northeast and the Pacific Ocean at Whiritoa. The Hauraki District is a relatively small territorial area, although it is geographically very diverse. All up the District covers an area of 1,269 square kilometres. |
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Online Maps of HaurakiView the online maps of the Hauraki District. Select a town from the Quick Navigation (bottom of the map page) to zoom in to view individual locations and facilities View the Hauraki District Planning Maps and Franklin District Plan Maps (Kaiaua area)
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Photo GalleryA collection of photos taken around the Hauraki District, from our iconic L&P Bottle and Waihi Pumphouse to our reserves, coasts and all in between. |
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Freedom CampingThe Hauraki District Council encourages responsible freedom camping on Council administered land, recognising that the activity is an element of traditional Kiwi culture and a valued tourist experience. |
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Situations VacantThe Hauraki District Council generally has a policy of advertising all permanent vacancies so it is recommended that applications are made directly for specific jobs as they are advertised. “At Hauraki District Council… It’s More than Just a Job!” |
Things to do in Hauraki |
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Hauraki Rail TrailThe Hauraki Rail Trail has been an instance success with cyclists on the track all year round. The trail ventures in three directions from Paeroa - Paeroa to Thames, Paeroa to Te Aroha and Paeroa to Waihi - giving the opportunity for multi-day rides. |
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Walks and TracksWalking tracks are a major attraction in the Hauraki District. From short walks to overnight hikes, we've got it all. With areas of the District being steeped in mining history from the 1800s there is no shortage of relics to explore along the way. |
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Parks & ReservesReserves, sports fields, playgrounds and skate parks are provided and administered by the Hauraki District Council to encourage and facilitate the community's wellbeing. We cater for a vast number of recreational, sporting, leisure and cultural needs for residents and visitors. |
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Swimming PoolsWe have three swimming pools in the Hauraki District available for public use during the summer.
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Events CalendarSee our events calendar to find out what's going on in our District. We also have quite a number of events that occur annually and have been going on for quite a number of years. View the list of Annual events |
Hauraki District Economic & Community Profiles: |
Other useful links & visitor information
Paeroa
Paeroa Information Hub
Old Post Office Building
101 Normanby Road, Paeroa 3600
Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, Sat 9am - 4pm, Sun 9am - 3pm
07 862 8636
Waihi
Waihi i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
126 Seddon St, Waihi 3610
Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
ph 07 863 6715
Ngatea
Positively Promoting the Plains website