One of Coromandel's most popular cycle trails will be receiving a $77,757 upgrade funded by the Maintaining the Quality of Great Rides Fund.

Associate tourism minister Nicky Wagner announced that the Hauraki Rail Trails will go forward with the sixth round of its maintenance.

National Coromandel MP Scott Simpson says he is pleased the Hauraki Rail Trails are receiving almost $80,000 and believes it is a great result for the Coromandel electorate.

'An impressive 81,888 people used the trails in 2015, taking in the historic Karangahake Gorge and working their way towards Thames on one of the gentlest trails in the country.''

'Domestic and international tourists using the trail spent a combined $3.2 million as a result of using the trails in 2015, adding a healthy boost to our Coromandel tourism industry and the associated service industries.''

The maintenance of the Hauraki Rail Trail will start from Waihi, Te Aroha and will continue through to Paeroa before finishing on the coast at Thames.

The Maintaining the Quality of Great Rides Fund (MGR) is a government initiative that provides funding assistance in maintaining and improving cycle trails across New Zealand.

A total of 12 projects across New Zealand have been successful with their funding applications, with $528,000 being distributed across the projects.