The Karangahake Gorge is located between the Coromandel and Kaimai ranges. It is steep and tortuous, formed by the Ohnemuri River. State Highway 2 connects the three small towns of Paeroa, Waikino, and Waihi through the canyon. It is also the main link between the Waikato area and the Bay of Plenty. The main line of the East Coast Railway once traversed the canyon, and part of it, a tunnel of about 1,000 meters, has now been changed into a pedestrian walkway, which is combined with the natural scenery of the canyon to become a well-known tourist attraction.
Karangahake Gorge has a close relationship with mining. Until the 21st century, there are still a lot of companies conducting exploration and mining locally. Of course, the method used is no longer the rough and destructive method that used to be. Some of the remains preserved in the lowest part of the canyon show the former glory here, and the pedestrian walkway in the canyon was built for mining.
One of 101 things to do as listed by the AA (Automobile Association)
Most tourists will choose the 3.2 km Rail Tunnel Loop and the 2.5 km windows Walk. Both are entry-level.
Carpark and public toilet are available.
Free of charge
I did the walk twice in a row - once with my kids and once with Scouts for camping at Waitawheta Camp
**Also, there is a previous post****from @TheEagleEye **
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Interesting spot @OliverKIWI .
I like caves and mining works.
Near my city we have old opal mines…
Regards from Slovakia.
Karol
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Thanks for tagging me @OliverKIWI and thanks for sharing. It is indeed a beautiful area with many good walks to do and swiimming in the river. Many years ago I gather up many rocks from there for landscaping a property I had at Mount Maunganui. I have also enjoyed many good beers at the Waikino Hotel.
I go through the gorge each time I visit New Zealand as my daughter lives in Tauranga.
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@KarolT You can still see some remains of the days. It was a pleasant walk. Thank you for viewing!
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No worries! It was a pleasant walk. There is an old saying in China - A kind man loves the mountains. A wise man loves water. We can have both here.
I like to collect some stones too - took a few when I visited Lake Ohau last time…
Haha, Lucky you had a few beers, I only had some Macs at Paeroa @TheEagleEye
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This is very beautiful place. @OliverKIWI I love your post very much. Thanks a lot sharing with us.
[Stay Home, Keep Clean, Stay Healthy and Always Be Happy With Your Friends and Family]
Best Regards.
Omar
Bangladesh
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@OmarBD Thank you bro! I took 200 photos, I wish I could post them all.
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@OliverKIWI nice trail. It seems like a perfect place for me. Thank you for sharing this post with us.
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Wonderful writeup @OliverKIWI
Interesting pictures. Is the tunnel always lit?
I would love to visit here in near future.
Thank you for sharing this amazing post and activities with us on connect.
Best regards.
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Yes, it was quite dark inside and wet, slippery. The lights are on for the safety of the tourists. It takes about one hour and a half hour to get there by driving. @Austinelewex
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@OliverKIWI I love the beauty outside
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Thank you - normally I increase the vibrant of the photos, but not these ones. The real place looks better. @And12-X2
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Hi @OliverKIWI
Thanks for sharing this Place and this beautiful pictures with us.
I look very intresthing.
I Hope you are fine.
Here my previous post
Keep safe and Regards
Giuseppe
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It’s super beautiful @OliverKIWI . Really want to walk on those bridges while enjoying the pretty scenery of the river.
Regards,
Rasyid
Indonesia 
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The beauty is t=really beyond words:) @rasyidmask Thx bro
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Wonderful pictures @OliverKIWI .
Thank you for sharing nice scenery of Ohinemuri river, The signage of Windows Walk and Crown Tram Way Track, very informative and details.
Love the construction of the suspension bridge.
Mining cart like we saw at Indiana Jones series (Temple of the Doom I think)
Beautiful view of Karanghake Gorge.
Keep calm, stay healthy and always be happy
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Haha! Yes, it’s like Indiana Jones. It’s a pleasant walk - not too hard. The view was stunning. @BudiFXW Thank you!
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