Tana Umaga
Name
Tana Umaga
Location
Wainuiomata, Wellington, New Zealand
Overview
A steep track providing great views over the Wainuiomata Waterworks Recreation Area.
Grade
Intermediate
Access
Bike and Foot
Description
Originally built in the 1970s as part of a proposed dam development for the valley, this track had become overgrown but was restored in 2007. It branches off Sledge and heads up hill for 0.4km before dropping very steeply down to Gums Loop.
While it can be traversed in either direction, the easiest direction is from Sledge to Gums Loop.
Getting there
The eastern end starts about 80% of the way around the Sledge loop (when traveling clockwise), while the western end drops down to join Gums Loop.
Other notes
Much of the Wainuiomata Waterworks catchment area is closed to the public – the Recreation Area is the main exception.
The track is named after former All Blacks captain Tana Umuga, who was born and raised in Wainuiomata.
Length
1.15km
Conditions
Single track
Last modified
1 Sep 2008 by Ian
Created by
Ian
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