3290 - Henderson Tramline

Henderson Tramline

Situated in the southern Kaimais, the tramlines were used to extract logs by the Henderson brothers, starting in 1936. Tractors later replaced log haulers, with the operation closing in 1957. We will follow the West Branch from Old Kaimai Road up to the top of the range and head north on the North-South Track to the junction with the North Branch. This branch will return us down to Old Kaimai Road, leaving about 1km of road walk back to the start. Although logged over last century the bush has had 70 to 90 years to regenerate and is enjoyable to walk through. There are two stream crossings, which should be easy enough to cross. The tramp will take about 4 hours.