Can you walk the old coach road?
Access the Ohakune Old Coach Road from Ohakune or Horopito. It’s a one way walk or ride so you’ll need to return the same way or arrange transport back. From Ohakune: Start at the the historic Ohakune railway station, ride down Old Coach Road and turn right into Marshalls Road to join the track.
How long is the old coach road bike trail?
15km
The 15km track winds beneath the cool canopy on the lower slopes of Mount Ruapehu and offers a rare opportunity to get into the heart of one of the few remaining sections of virgin native forest in the North Island.
Where is the Ohakune Old Coach Road?
Ohakune Old Coach Rd map Ohakune Old Coach Road This trail was the first one to be opened of the Nga Haeranga(NZ Cycle Trail) network. It contains lots of historical features including old railway viaducts (one you can cross), and a disused railway tunnel. The route is well signposted and there are lots of informative signs along the trail.
What is the Ohakune cycle trail?
Ohakune Old Coach Road This trail was the first one to be opened of the Nga Haeranga(NZ Cycle Trail) network. It contains lots of historical features including old railway viaducts (one you can cross), and a disused railway tunnel.
What is there to do in Ohakune?
Ohakune Old Coach Road This trail was the first one to be opened of the Nga Haeranga(NZ Cycle Trail) network. It contains lots of historical features including old railway viaducts (one you can cross), and a disused railway tunnel. The route is well signposted and there are lots of informative signs along the trail.
Is it safe to enter the Ohakune railway corridor?
For your safety do not enter the railway corridor. The Ohakune Old Coach Road provided an all-weather road link for coaches carrying passengers and goods between the two railheads of the North Island main trunk line.