Hauraki Rail Trail Extension - Waihī

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This is the place for all of the updates on the Hauraki Rail Trail Extension in Waihī.


Safety improvements were recently completed on the existing track between Gilmour Reserve and Silverton Road. Advance warning signs were installed at blind corners, along with surface markings and “Share with Care” signage. A cycleway barrier was also installed at the sharp corner beneath the SH2 bridge.


A new shared concrete path has been constructed between the Wellington Street end of the previously completed path and Silverton Road. While landscaping and signage are still pending, the Waihī community can now enjoy a continuous walking and cycling route from Gilmour Reserve to Silverton Road.


A concrete path is currently under construction along Silverton Road and is expected to be completed in the next financial year. This project will eventually connect the end of the Hauraki Rail Trail at Goldfields Train Station to the city centre via Victoria Street, Silverton Road, along the Ohinemuri River, Gilmour Reserve, Union Hill, and into the town centre.


There is still work left to complete the Hauraki Rail Trail extension in Waihī, including connecting Wellington Street through to the Goldfields Railway Station, and also from the closed Clarke Street carpark through to Seddon Street.


This is the place for all of the updates on the Hauraki Rail Trail Extension in Waihī.


Safety improvements were recently completed on the existing track between Gilmour Reserve and Silverton Road. Advance warning signs were installed at blind corners, along with surface markings and “Share with Care” signage. A cycleway barrier was also installed at the sharp corner beneath the SH2 bridge.


A new shared concrete path has been constructed between the Wellington Street end of the previously completed path and Silverton Road. While landscaping and signage are still pending, the Waihī community can now enjoy a continuous walking and cycling route from Gilmour Reserve to Silverton Road.


A concrete path is currently under construction along Silverton Road and is expected to be completed in the next financial year. This project will eventually connect the end of the Hauraki Rail Trail at Goldfields Train Station to the city centre via Victoria Street, Silverton Road, along the Ohinemuri River, Gilmour Reserve, Union Hill, and into the town centre.


There is still work left to complete the Hauraki Rail Trail extension in Waihī, including connecting Wellington Street through to the Goldfields Railway Station, and also from the closed Clarke Street carpark through to Seddon Street.


  • Works update - 17 March 2025

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    Our outside staff, with the help of some great contractors, have been doing some hard mahi on the Hauraki Rail Trail Extension from Silverton Road to Wellington Street.

    Above: The location of the extension.

    The trail is currently closed in this area, but we will let you know when you can check it out!

    Here's a sneak peek at some of the work underway....


  • Join us for a stroll from Wellington Street to Clarke Street

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    Starting at Wellington Street.......
     ...along the Ohinemuri River... ...through Gilmour Park......over the one of the boardwalks... ...and through to Clarke Street.

    There's so much more to see, so make the most of the sunshine and spend some time enjoying all the hard work our staff and contractors have put into the Waihī Extension of the Hauraki Rail Trail.

    More work is planned to connect Wellington Street to Goldfields Railway Station.

  • Wellington Street Boardwalk

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    The Council’s in-house Works Team and our contractor, N&T Higgins, have been flat out finishing another boardwalk; this time it’s in Wellington Street.



    This stretch of boardwalk covers exposed tree roots which will make the trail safer for users and protect the trees from damage.



    More work is planned to connect Wellington Street to Goldfields Railway Station.




  • Gilmour Lake to Ohinemuri River Boardwalk

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    Open now - Good news, the finishing touches have been added and we're able to open this section earlier than expected. It's definitely worth a look, especially if the sun stays out.



Page last updated: 01 Jul 2025, 07:16 AM