OceanaGold | Waihi North Project | Recreation and tourism assessment 12 3.2 Recreation values This section describes the recreation values associated with the study area sourced from published material and literature review. 3.2.1 Department of Conservation DOC’s ‘Discover the outdoors’ online GIS mapping service identifies four walking tracks in the Maratoto, Wentworth and Wharekirauponga area (Figure 3). These are the: Maratoto - Wentworth Crossing, a 5 hour one way advanced tramping track “recommended for experienced trampers only.” Wentworth Valley Walks, including a 2.5 hour easy grade walking track from the Wentworth campsite to Wentworth Falls, and a 30 minute walk to two mine shafts. Maratoto - Golden Cross Track, a 1.75 hour easy walking and tramping track “through an old mining area, through regenerating broadleaf/hardwood forest and reverting pasture land.” Te Wharekirauponga Walk (called in this report the ‘Wharekirauponga Track’ for consistency with other consent reporting) , a 3.5 hour easy walk on “old horse-drawn tram track. It passes unusual andesitic rock formations en-route to the old camp and battery site for the Royal Standard Goldmine. Beyond the battery site and tunnel are the Wharekirauponga Falls.” Figure 3: Wharekirauponga area DOC tracks Potential raises location on legal road
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