The Tramline Track is a long bush track across most of Great Barrier Island (Aotea), starting from Aotea Road at the north-east end and running to Forest Road at the Whangaparapara end. The track follows an old tramline built for the Kauri Timber Company in the 1920s and 1930s, and it is steep in places. It drops to Awana Stream and Waterfall, climbs to a plateau, crosses several creeks and then joins Forest Road. The Department of Conservation says the track gets minimal upkeep and is for fit trampers only. Dogs are not allowed, and other pets are subject to conservation land rules. The Pack Track is permanently closed.
The Department of Conservation advises trampers to choose a trip that suits their skills, carry warm clothes and extra food, leave their plans with a trusted contact, and take a distress beacon. Gear should be checked, cleaned and sealed to avoid carrying pests, soil and seeds onto the island. The Aotea / Great Barrier Island office is listed for enquiries. The track is part of the island's kauri and tramway history, and the Department of Conservation describes the engineering needed to reach the last kauri stands.