Pioneer Walk
Pioneer Walk is an easy stroll through some of the best scenic spots inside the town boundary. The walk begins at Sculpture Park on Albert Park Drive and runs alongside the Manga-o-Hoi Stream. You can choose to go through the Rose Gardens or continue the riverside walk, but either way you end up at the War Memorial Park. From there you can continue past the netball courts to Eileen Montefiore Reserve on Racecourse Road.
The entire walk is approximately 1.6km.
History
The original Pioneer Walk was completed in 1963, connecting the Rose Gardens to the War Memorial Park. It was constructed by the Te Awamutu Rotary Club in memory of early Te Awamutu pioneers. In the 1970s Mr Russell constructed the second part of the walk from the Memorial Park to Racecourse Road as a gift to the community. In the early 21st Century an additional stretch was added from the Rose Gardens to the new Sculpture Park. Paving was also added to most of the walk, along with additional signs and seating.
