Located in Waikaia Forest Conservation Area in the Southland region
Time: 30 min return
This is an easy walk leading to mine shafts and an operational water race built in the gold mining days.
Time: 1 hr return
This track passes through beech forest and signs of early sawmilling days.
Time: 4 hr return
This track follows up the true right of the river, crosses a swing bridge and returns along the opposite bank and along the road.
Time: 7 hr return
A marked route, this rewarding tramp offers excellent views from above the bush line.
Waikaia is situated 54 km north of Gore beside the Waikaia River.
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