Dam those Kauri's

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WEDNESDAY April 11

The Lindemann Ridge Track enters the bush and climbs steeply up the ridge westwards. Higher up, the grade eases and further on the track starts to descend into the upper Wairoa Stream catchment. About 1¼ hours from the road the track passes an old Kauri dam. This is one of several Kauri dams that operated in the Wairoa catchment in the Kauri logging days of the early 1900’s.

Continuing westward for about 10 minutes brings you to a track junction. This is a pleasant open spot that gives excellent views over the Wairoa and Waitengaue Valleys. To the northwest the Ananui Falls are clearly visible. A few minutes detour down the steep track to your right is a significant Kauri grove. The Pack Track leads you in a loop back to the road past the site of the old cookhouse of a logging camp. Your guide is Ian Miles.

Duration: 5.5 hours return

Track Grading: 2

Start Time: 8.30am