Headlamp not needed for bikes or walkers as there's lighting. It can get cold so on a hot summer day it can be nice but in winter keep this in mind. Consider a loop walk going through the tunnel and returning via the track along the river. If by bike, consider the full cycle trail from Paeroa to Waihi and back (50km) or a shorter version. Bikes including eBikes available for hire nearby if you don't have your own. The river flows from Waihi down to Paeroa.

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Elevation 80 m

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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