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Tui Domain Track

A  pleasant 3 hours return walk passing by many points of historic  interest. (Such as????????)
Starting near the Mokena Geyser, this pleasant walk passes through stunning bush and shallow mountain streams. At the Te Aroha Water Treatment Plant walkers may take short detours to scenic waterfalls. The track continues through bush, crossing mountain bike tracks (please watch out for cyclists).

At the junction with the Hamilton Street Track walkers have the option to walk to Hamilton Street (10 min) or continue on a steeper, more challenging track that leads to Tui Road. Some Department of Conservation tracks, including one that leads to the former Tui Mine site, can also be accessed from this section.
 
*Please note: The bridge at the Tui Rd end of Tui Domain Track is out after being damaged by Cyclone Gabriel.
 
*Please note: Track partially closed due to damage from Cyclone Gabriel. The infrastructure has been completely washed out and part of the original track leading to Tutumangao Falls is now impassable. To reach Tutumangao Falls, please continue along Tui Domain Track to the water treatment plant. Turn right onto the tar sealed road and walk up behind the timber tank. The track continues in a semi-circle past the Quarry Falls and around to a short track on the left which will take you up to Tutumangao Falls and a lookout. Time : 15mins approx.
Classification

Walking Track              easy tramping track

Walking Track            Tramping Track

Time

Domain to Miro Street - 45 min
Domain to Hamilton Street - 1 h 30 min
Domain to Tui Road 2 h 15 min

Distance 5.5km
Track Rating Suitable for low to moderate fitness levels and abilities. Short sections may be wet, muddy or steep, particularly the section between the Hamilton Street Junction and Tui Road.
Conveniences At the Te Aroha Domain - parking, picnicking, playground and public toilets at Te Aroha Domain.
Special Attractions

Passes historical points of interest and set in established native bush. The Te Aroha Leisure Pools and Te Aroha Mineral Spas are located at the start/end of the walk in the Te Aroha Domain.

Two waterfalls can be seen from short detours near the water treatment plant.

 

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