Poll: Should this gem be opened to the public or kept as a hard-to-find secret?
Hi neighbours,
A dangerous waterfall walk closed to the public for years could soon be open again.
Nestled 30 minutes drive from Tauranga on Omanawa Road sits a not-so-hidden gem that is attracting thousands of visitors each year, despite being closed off to the public for years.
Now Tauranga City Council is considering adding a $2.7m upgrade for the Omanawa Falls to their Long Term Annual Plan to improve accessways and unlock the location.
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So what do you think?
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70.8% It should be opened to the public
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29.2% It should be kept as a hard-to-find secret
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