Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway

Waikato · New Zealand

Distance7.5 km (4.7 mi)all 6 sections

Climb238 m (781 ft)219 m (719 ft) down

High point205 m (673 ft)lowest 22 m (72 ft)

DOC's time45 min or 4 hr returnas DOC publishes it

GradeEasyDOC

This track is mapped in 6 separate sections, so there is no single profile or walking time. Climb is added up section by section.

Map

Map: LINZ Topo50, Toitū Te Whenua LINZ, CC BY 4.0

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About the track

Situated at the base of the Coromandel Range, the Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway follows the old railway line between Paeroa and Waihi, giving access to impressive remains from the mining and railway eras.

Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.