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Hayes Creek Trail

Location

Begins: Bush Creek end of Saw Mill Track.
Ends: Loop via Macetown Road.

Description

For experienced walkers, keep to the poled route and respect private property. Uphill walk for the first 40 mins. There is a sign post indicating Hayes Creek and Big Hill tracks branching off the Sawmill Track.

The saddle is a gentle uphill of about 1hr. The Hayes Creek trail branches off to the right (go straigh and you get to Macetown). This is where the trail gets a little less worn.

There is some old mining works, some derelict buildings and Shamrock Cottage which is worth a look around. The hut is locked.

The walk down Hayes Creek is pretty easy and the track is well marked down here. You end up on the Macetown road.

Distance

19.0 km

Duration

5.0 hours

Level

Medium

Amenities

• Birds
• Historical
• Plant Life

Source

www.arrowtown.org.nz

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