Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway

The Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway passes several historic gold mining sites. The sites are located at both ends of the walkway. In the 1890s, several gold mining companies erected batteries and cyanide plants. You can see the impressive structural remains of these, as well as several rail heritage sites along the route.

Access to the Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway is via State Highway 2, between Paeroa and Waikino. The walkway is an easy walking track that will take you between 45 minutes to 3 hours return, depending on the section you walk. The loop track isn't suitable for wheelchairs.

Check the website for entry points to the walkway and the different tracks you can walk.

Image credit: Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway, Coromandel. Photo: Graeme Conway.