Walking the Forgotten Path | Old Coach Road Adventure

Описание: LOST IN HISTORY: Exploring an Abandoned Road in NZ!

Deep in the heart of New Zealand’s Ruapehu District lies a trail frozen in time—the Old Coach Road. Once a vital transport link for horse-drawn coaches before the completion of the North Island Main Trunk Railway, this historic trail is now a stunning hike through lush native forest, eerie railway tunnels, and over the iconic Hapuawhenua Viaduct.

Join me as I explore the remnants of this forgotten road, walk on original hand-laid cobblestones over a century old, and uncover the history hidden in the ruins along the way. With epic views of Mount Ruapehu, towering rimu and rātā trees, and the sounds of native birdsong, this hike is an unforgettable journey through nature and history.

If you love hiking in New Zealand, discovering abandoned places, or learning about NZ railway history, this is the adventure for you!

What You’ll See in This Video:

✅ Walking on a historic cobblestone road from the early 1900s
✅ Exploring the Hapuawhenua Viaduct, one of NZ’s most stunning railway bridges
✅ Trekking through abandoned railway tunnel hidden in the forest
✅ Stunning views of Ruapehu’s volcanic landscape
✅ An epic mix of nature, history, and adventure!

About Old Coach Road

📍 Location: Ohakune, New Zealand
🥾 Trail Length: 15km one way
🕰️ History: Built in the early 1900s to connect rail passengers by coach before the railway was completed
🌿 Scenery: Lush native bush, historic viaducts, railway tunnels, and stunning views of Mount Ruapehu

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:43 Farmland
3:30 National Park
5:25 Taonui Viaduct and Bush
7:47 Some History
12:31 Big Bridges
15:00 Tunnel
16:21 Almost
17:03 Conclusion

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