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Hapuawhenua Viaduct looks like it’s been made from a combination of Victorian Meccano and Australian hardwood. Photo: Dave Mitchell

Old Coach road comes of age

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By Dave Mitchell

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Dave Mitchell rides the Ohakune Old Coach Road and discovers a trail more than 100 years in the making

Mt Ruapehu stands tallest amongst the North Island’s volcanoes, shining like a star when the snow comes to the high country. It serves as a magnificent backdrop to the Ohakune Old Coach Road cycle trail. The coach road forms one section of the 231km Mountain to Sea Cycle Trail and is described as one of […]

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