Maraeroa Cycle Trail
Regional Ride
Waikato, North Island
April 20th saw the opening of the Maraeroa Cycle Trail, a joint initiative between iwi and DOC. A 23km loop, the cycle trail utilises the opening portion of the Nga Haerenga cycleway before turning onto private land and winding through a pine plantation on its way back to Pa Harakeke, an eco-tourism eco-culture centre located 1km from Pureora Village. Despite being partly private, the entire cycle trail will be free to ride.
Pa Harakeke is an established business who have utilised their adjoining land to create an opportunity that allows cyclists to engage in a ½ day ride and return to Pa Harakeke for a coffee. Bicycles can also be hired from Pa Harakeke, and the opening hours at the centre have been extended to accommodate the expected increase in usage during weekends.
