Government Invests $405K to Upgrade Visitor Facilities at Horopito Great Ride
The Government is investing $405,000 to upgrade visitor facilities at Horopito on the Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono Great Ride, addressing the current lack of infrastructure with new toilets, shuttle access, and parking. This project aims to enhance safety, accessibility, and visitor satisfaction, benefiting both locals and the over 67,000 annual visitors while encouraging longer stays in the region. The investment supports sustainable tourism growth by ensuring the area can accommodate increasing visitor numbers and boost the local economy.