A number of interested cyclists have asked what are some of the features on the proposed Bay2Bay Rail Trail,The Following list is taken from a google fly over.
8 tunnels Napier to Wairoa.
12 tunnels Wairoa to Gisborne.
Longest tunnel 3.1km. 5 longer than 500m, 11 shorter than 200m
Largest viaduct (Mohaka) 270m long x 97m high. (NZ's highest)
Other large viaducts Waikoau viaduct (8th highest in NZ) 160m long x 72m high
Several other viaducts over 30m high.
Large number of bridges (too many to count on google)
Maximum elevation Napier to Wairoa: 280m
Maximum elevation Wairoa to Gisborne: 170m
Having "ridden" the route on google, it has some fantastic locations (tunnel-bridge-tunnel-bridge-tunnel sections and close to impressive coastal cliffs).
The route takes in stunning Eastcoast landscapes, this combined with the very good Hawkes Bay climate will eventually mean this proposed ride will be a"Great ride"
Edited by Brian Fisher
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