Thames Coromandel

In conjunction with the Echo Walks Festival.  Guide/narrator:  Dave Wilton (local archaeologist). Start/finish point: Shortland wharf (southern end of Thames).  Easy walk of about one hour total, all on flat. Cost: Donation Route: The walk will commence at the historic Shortland wharf (in use continuously since 1867) and will include the wharf itself, and numerous historic
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A walk around mining (and other) sites in the Moanataiari and Waiotahi valleys.  Guided by local historian Russell Skeet. Medium difficulty walk (all on marked tracks) with about 40% uphill - fairly gentle grade (mostly follows tramway routes). Start / End point:  Thames Goldmine Experience car park, corner State Highway 25 and Moanataiari Creek Road
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