Project 9: Historic trails

Historic trails along the Forgotten Highway provide a direct link to Taranaki’s

Journey from Tongariro, and the Matemateāonga Track provides a matching direct link to Taranaki’s journey down the Whanganui River. Each provides options to present Māori and settler histories in ways that engage locals and visitors.

Key outcomes:

1. Extending walking options along the Forgotten Highway so more time is spent travelling in the region and can increase bed nights and local economic activity
2. Cycle and walking options that connect Whangamomona with the start of the Matemateāonga track can be incorporated to further support these connections.