Browse interactive exhibits, local treasures, portraits, artifacts, gems, documents and other historic memorabilia. Beginning at the mokena geyser in te aroha domain, the welldefined track rises to the summit, which offers majestic 360 degree views across the waikato and bay of plenty. Experience real new zealand adventure travel cheap, see stunning scenery for free no guided tours necessary. As he stood on the mountain top he thought of his kinsfolk on the distant seashore. The name te aroha comes from the maori name of mount te aroha. Te aroha isite visitor centre 102 whitaker street te aroha 3320 phone 07 884 8052 or email us. Tui mine, te aroha, matamatapiako district, waikato. Mt te aroha being the highest point on the kaimai rangers and a very old volcano stands 952 metres above the small country village of te aroha, hence the town does not receive any sun till late in the morning. West of the town the country is comparatively flat, but immediately east the land rises steeply to bushclad mountains continuous with the. Browse a range of interactive exhibits, portraits, reinactments, videos and other historical memorabilia in a history museum in te aroha, waikato, new zealand.
Te aroha, town, northern north island, new zealand, on the waihou thames river the settlement, established in 1880 as a river port for a new gold find, was known as aroha gold field town, morgantown, and aroha. Sleeps up to 8 2 queen rooms and 1 room sleeping 4 singles. Mokena hau, a ngati rahiri chief, gifted the springs to the government. Future te aroha is the former bendon building which housed 100 people busy sewing. Established in 1971 and is cared for by a dedicated team of volunteers who can bring to life for visitors, the memories of a bygone age in te aroha. Ruapehu crater climb a new zealand gem otherworldly treasures await at the volcanic rim duration. There is a few different tracks to do the lower and upper tracks you can walk up to the lookout or carry on to the top. The naming of mount te aroha is said to have originated from kahumata mamoe, the son of an arawa chief, who was lost in the wetlands of. Te aroha is situated on the banks of the waihou river at the western base of mt. The following article outlines the history of the te aroha springs. According to the march 1886 census, the population of te aroha riding, which included waiorongomai and other areas close to te aroha, comprised 667 men and 536 women, including ten halfcastes, two chinese, and one maori wife, 9. The distance between papamoa to te aroha is 95 km by road. Te aroha summit track hamilton waikato, new zealand.
One story tells how the son of arawa chief, kahumatamomoe was on his way home from visiting a kinsman at kaipara. The buildings in the domain form the only complete edwardian domain in new zealand. A stunning hike in the backyard with 360 views of the waikato, hauraki and bay of plenty. The domain itself offers a picturesque insight into the spa history of the area. Tayla skipper designs added a new photo at mt te aroha. A gap in the stormy weather and the first day of spring meant taking the track to the top of mt te aroha summit. Other popular trails include those found in the waiorongomai valley, a significant gold mining area home to several mining relics and the wairere falls walk, a short drive southeast of the township. The tui mine is an abandoned mine site on the western flanks of mt te aroha. Apr 21, 2016 at 952m mount te aroha is the highest point in the kaimai mamaku forest park and is part of an ancient volcanic chain from 24 to 2 million years ago. Tui mine, te aroha, matamatapiako district, waikato region, new zealand. Te aroha to matamata the hauraki rail trail official. The boom was brief, but hot springs at the foot of the mountain made the. But after more than two years of work, the major risks to community health and safety and environmental damage posed by the tui mine site on mt te aroha have been removed.
Housed in the historical cadman bathhouse, our museum reflects our local history in a. We have a long history with the coromandel peninsular in particular and can advise re sights and tourist spots, along with some very experienced fishing and boating experience in the bay of plenty and the coromandel. When we arrived in te aroha the mountain was swathed in mist, as a proper mountain should be. Hiking tracks up mount te aroha begin in the town domain. Mountain of love te aroha, its forested peaks, its explorers, and. Extensive views out across the kaimaimamaku forest park and out to sea. It was once dubbed new zealands most contaminated site. Te aroha town 56 km northeast of hamilton, with a 20 population of 3,906. Jan 29, 2004 mt te aroha summit and mine circuit dane dane 29 january 2004 09. The mine produced a range of base metals, including copper, lead and zinc from 1966 to 1973, when it was abandoned by.
Te aroha museum nestling under the sacred mountain is a little gem, not to be missed by visitors. The successful conclusion of the complex project to remediate the abandoned tui mine on mt te aroha was celebrated in may 20. Te aroha history museums showcase the past history of new zealand, whilst explaining its relevance to the present and future. Mount mt te aroha summit track kaimai mamaku forest park new zealand. The edwardian spa town of te aroha sits at the base of mount te aroha, which is the tallest peak in the kaimaimamaku forest park. The name is often rendered in english as place of love. Mt te aroha summit and mine circuit new zealand tramper. Opened in 1898, the bath house was the first building commissioned especially for tourists so has been called the birth place of tourism in new zealand.
We approach from boundary st as theres plenty of parking and its close by and walk towards te aroha domain passing by the spa and then the hot pool until we see a sign on the left for bald spur. Te aroha the mountain of love and a surprise edwardian town. You can also find the distance from papamoa to te aroha using other travel options like bus, subway, tram, train and rail. Mt te aroha summit and mine circuit dane dane 29 january 2004 09. That story of the naming of te aroha is the arawa tribes version. In 1884 the te aroha hot springs domain board was formed and three bathhouses were operating. Tui mine, te aroha, matamatapiako district, waikato region. One story tells how the son of arawa chief, kahumatamomoe was on his way home from visiting a kinsman at.
Te aroha is a small, historic and scenic town and is at the foot of mt te aroha, which has many mountain biking and walking tracks. Hotels sprang up, served by a coach link to hamilton. Te aroha history museums new zealand, history museum. Historic sites and historic houses are also forms of history museums. Whether you want to tackle a new sport, find out about your favourite hobby, learn a new language or. That seems a very strange name to give to a mountain, a high, bushcovered peak in the range which now carries a television translator on its summit. See more ideas about new zealand, north island new zealand and hamilton new zealand. Te aroha author publishes collection of short stories stuff. Te aroha springs reserve nzhistory, new zealand history. Trail except where the trail intersects the urban areas of te aroha and matamata. The settlement, established in 1880 as a river port for a new gold find, was known as aroha gold field town, morgantown, and aroha. When you are sitting in a comfortable chair watching television being beamed to you from the repeater station on mt te aroha, due to commence operations soon, spare a thought for the men who made possible that improved reception. Mt te aroha te aroha, new zealand mountain, landmark. Te mokena hou, a ngati rahiri chief, gifted the springs to the government.
Te aroha tourist attractions and travel activities directory, new zealand. Town 56 km northeast of hamilton, with a 20 population of 3,906. Te aroha isite visitor centre, 102 whitaker road, is where well first meet in te aroha before start of saturday hike. The te aroha writer selfpublished her first collection of 21 short stories in april. Future te aroha is the former bendon building which housed. Te aroha 3,126 ft in the central waihoupiako basin. Next door kenwyn reserve is available to residents.
Mount te aroha 2020 all you need to know before you go. Initially, the town developed rapidly as vast amounts of capital were poured into the area. The chocolate box aroha mountain lodge, te aroha, new. From adrenalinepumping adventure to a relaxing day out you need never be bored in te aroha, waikato, new zealand. Housed in the historical cadman bathhouse, our museum reflects our local history in a well presented way that helps you. Te aroha tourist places are also available from isite visitor information centres. Te arohas european history took off around 1880 with the discovery of gold. Far back in time mt te aroha gained its name in maori legend. Te aroha springs reserve nzhistory, new zealand history online. At 952m mount te aroha is the highest point in the kaimai mamaku forest park and is part of an ancient volcanic chain from 24 to 2 million years ago.
Tui mine remediation project waikato regional council. The chocolate box aroha mountain lodge, te aroha, new zealand. In one version, rahiri, the eponymous ancestor of ngati rahiri tumutumu, climbed the mountain and saw his homeland in the distance and felt a sense of love aroha for it. Te aroha history museums showcase new zealands history, bringing natural, cultural, social, military and historical events to life. Cute historic cottage located in te aroha town with very easy walking access to cafes, restaurants, antique shops, the hot spring domain and thermal spas, bush walks and cycling, etc. On some of the old survey plans, it has a longer name, te aroha a uta, te aroha a tai. Covid19 alert level 3 register to ride the hauraki rail trail click here to. Te aroha summit track make your way up mount te aroha, the highest point in the kaimaimamaku forest park at nearly 1 km tall. Mt te aroha also overlooks a lot of the middle part of the north island. Mount mt te aroha summit track kaimai mamaku forest park. Oct, 2015 mt te aroha also overlooks a lot of the middle part of the north island. A mountain to climb te aroha ross and wyn davies travel blog.
She is a mother of four, grandmother of ten and greatgrandmother of. It derives its present name from that of a nearby extinct volcano rising 3,126 feet 953 metres in the coromandel range. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Established in the late 1870s, te aroha flourished from 1880, when gold was discovered locally. Kenwyn has books available on site, also books are sourced from the local library according to residents tastes. Te aroha is an interesting town, foundered on gold and. Te aroha, town, northern north island, new zealand, on the waihou thames river. Te aroha attractions new zealand, te aroha activities, te.
After much fundraising and assistance from a bevy of institutions we made the full purchase price. But after more than two years of work, the major risks to community health and safety and. Te aroha has many tourist attractions and travel activities, with something to suit all ages, tastes and budgets. This track starts off at an easy gradient and on a gravel track. It is quite challenging for most but the views are great. A decent climb through rich forest to the summit of te aroha 953m, the highest point in the kaimai ranges. Apart from the trip distance, refer directions from papamoa to te aroha for road driving directions. She is a mother of four, grandmother of ten and greatgrandmother of two with another on the way. Te aroha author publishes collection of short stories. Nestled at the foot of mount te aroha, the lodge and our cottages are ideally located to explore and enjoy the famous hot mineral pools, soda spas, bush reserve and the hauraki rail trail. West of the town the country is comparatively flat, but immediately east the land rises steeply to bushclad mountains continuous with the kaimai range. Wed seen it in passing several times and it looked like a long way up.
Te aroha is a rural town in the waikato region of new zealand with a population of 3,906 people in the 20 census, an increase of 8 people since 2006. The springs emerged from the side of mt te aroha, the highest peak in the district. The boom was brief, but hot springs at the foot of the mountain made the settlement prosperous. Find short walks from 2 minutes to 2 hours, all day hiking, beautiful mountain tramping, wonderful beach strolls and much more. Te aroha the mountain of love and a surprise edwardian. Mt te aroha hike for experienced hikers 2 day hike.
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