Tramline Track
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Forecast point: Mt Heale Hut (400m) · 2.2km away
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The Tramline Track system traverses most of Great Barrier island at its widest point.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
The Tramline Track receives minimal upkeep - for fit trampers only.
From its northeastern beginning on Aotea Road, the track follows the old tramline used by the Kauri Timber Company during the 1920s and 1930s. It is sometimes very steep and was a remarkable engineering feat of its time.
It descends abruptly to Awana Stream and Waterfall before climbing steeply to a plateau and then dropping to Kaitoke Stream. The track crosses several creeks, crossing Forest Road and linking with the Whangaparapara tramline extension.
Shorter option
From the Whangaparapara end, the track progresses over several bridges before joining Forest Road (1 hour). The Pack Track is permanently closed.
Getting there
Start the track from Aotea Road or Whangaparapara Road.
Nearby
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track