Into the Valley - Waiorongomai Discovery

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SATURDAY April 14

This full day loop tramp takes you to the upper reaches of the Waiorongomai Valley taking in some significant historic sights from the gold mining days.

Learn about Malcolm Hardy – the last miner in the valley and see the remains of his hut at Quartzville. Follow the Piako County Tramline and see how men and horses combined with technology to extract gold from the hills. Regenerating bush, mountain stream crossings and a knowledgeable guide make for a very interesting day.

Photo: Andrew Baucke

Duration: 6 hours

Track Grading: 5

Start Time: 9.00am