Weavers Lake Walking Track
Location
Weavers Park is situated 400 Metres to the west of the Tainui Bridge in Rotowaro Road, west of Huntly.
Start the walk in Rotowaro Road.
Description
Weavers Park is situated 400 Metres to the west of the Tainui Bridge in Rotowaro Road, west of Huntly. It is the result of a carefully and strategically planned long-term rehabilitation of the former Weaver's Opencast Mine. With its pristine water quality, lake size, car parking space, potential facilities for huge crowds and the undulating nature of its walkway tracks, Weaver's is an entrepreneur's dream. The area had been opencast and underground mined from 1958 to 1993 and took in some of the Ralph Mine workings from as far back as the 1920's. The objective of creating a 'healthy' 60 metre deep recreational lake and an outstanding community amenity has now been realised.
30,000 plants, tracks for walking, cross country, off road running and mountain biking have been established, along with rest points and viewing spots with glimpses of the lake. The Waikato District Council has provided amenities such as a boat ramp, two jetties for boating and sailing, plus a diving platform for deep diving training. Kayaking, waka amo, rowing, multi-sport events and triathlons, education studies, picnic and leisure activities have all quickly become an additional part of Weaver's Park everyday life. An extensive range of other facilities and recreational options will emerge in the near future.
Duration
1.15 hours
Level
Easy
Amenities
- Boat Ramp
- Carpark
- Dogs Allowed
- Historical
- Lookouts
- Mountain Biking / Biking
- Picnics
- Plant Life
- Wheelchair Access
Source
www.huntly.co.nz