OceanaGold | Waihi North Project | Recreation and tourism assessment 15 Recreation priorities include development of the Gateway destination sites, continued provision of opportunities associated with historic and natural values of the area, and maintaining four-wheel drive vehicle, mountain bike and horse riding opportunities that are limited elsewhere on the Peninsula. There is significant potential for the creation of a ‘Great Walk’ style multi-day tramp linking the Wharekirauponga and Wentworth tracks. Assistance from the community and the private sector would help realise this opportunity. And in terms of preferred outcomes for the Maratoto, Wentworth and Wharekirauponga Internal Place (p73): The area comprising Maratoto, Wentworth and Wharekirauponga is recognised and highly valued for its natural and heritage values, and backcountry visitor setting. The priority ecosystem at Otahu is maintained and restored, with forest health improving elsewhere, in partnership with other interested parties. Populations of Threatened and At Risk species (including Archey’s frog) are protected with assistance from the community and interested parties. A community-led kiwi zone protects remnant Coromandel brown kiwi populations. Significant geological values are protected at Parakawai, and a native forest landscape prevails. Important heritage artefacts associated with kauri logging, gold mining and telegraph communication, including the actively managed Royal Standard Tramway, are preserved and integrated with recreation experiences. Visitors experience outdoor adventures with a sense of isolation, but accept some noise disturbance in the vicinity of four-wheel driving routes. Maratoto is the focal area for fourwheel driving and trail bike activities on the Peninsula. These are restricted to the existing track network and are managed in cooperation with users to minimise conflict between user groups. Four-wheel driving clubs maintain tracks and a basic campsite within the Maratoto area. Figure 5: DOC Maratoto, Wentworth and Wharekirauponga Area. Detail from CMS Vol 2 map 8.2.1 Potential raises location
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