Situated between Paeroa and Waikino, the Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway follows the old railway line through the gorge. The walkway passes a number of notable rail and mining heritage sites.
Built for deer cullers in 1952, Rogers Hut in Whirinaki Forest Park is one of only three remaining slab-beech huts in the Urewera Range.
The Waiorongomai Valley in the Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park contains the historic site of the Piako County Tramway, New Zealand's oldest tramway. You can walk in the valley through regenerating native bush.
Learn about the Waitawheta bush tramway that operated from 1898 to 1928. Today the historic tram route is a popular track for hearty and experienced trampers.