Karangahake Windows Walk
Reviews
Stefan Beiner
Ranking: 10/10
Loved the walk. Had a 7-year old with me who really enjoyed it too. Due to the hard rain recently, there was some water in the tunnel and we skipped some windows since there were large pools of water but overall great fun and definitely worth visiting.
Andrew Attree
Ranking: 10/10
Not to be missed when in NZ fantastic history fantastic walk
jofa972
Ranking: 10/10
Really nice walks!
We really liked it, but the time which is indicated is a bit wrong... We took half of it (but we were still taking pictures everytime). I think even kids can do it, it's really nice to visit!
The landscapes are great!
Simon Burkard
Ranking: 9/10
Stunning views through tunnels.
Daisy Hoopers
Ranking: 8/10
Combining a great gorge walk with a snapshot into the gold mining industry, this is an enjoyable place to have a pit stop. Some really good swing bridges and great river scenes.
Helen Worner
Ranking: 10/10
Amazing short walk, nobody there early in the morning. For free.
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Thomas
Ranking: 9/10
Mines are very well presented, lots of explanations on the mines.
Igor Pretzer
Ranking: 7/10
This is a great walk. You can see both the Gorge with the river and the mining. It was exciting to enter the old mines.
Sandra
Ranking: 9/10
A very enjoyable walk around the goldmine and on to the mine walk. Walk through tunnels above the river - well worth a visit to this DOC walk.
Jamie McArthur
Ranking: 9/10
Lots of things to see and do in one area. Rivers and swimming holes, gold mine ruins and train tunnels to walk through. Good walking track (very busy though).
N smith
Ranking: 9/10
Great little walk, a torch is a must so you can explore some of the old mines
Ralph and Leonie
Ranking: 7/10
Walk through the old gold mines, take a torch and visit the tunnels. Free access.
Gerard van de Ven
Ranking: 9/10
Impressive walkway in gorge, after walking you see old mine production plants.
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Adam Hassan
Ranking: 8/10
Interesting to walk through an old industrial area.
Robin
Ranking: 10/10
DOC have made an amazing job of the upgrades here over the last few years. Extending Windows Walk, so you can loop back on Crown Track - amazing views of old ruins, the Waitawheta River. Lots of other walks, up Mt Karangahake, if you have more time, or can do just a short walk. All options covered. Well done
Chris & Rob
Ranking: 8/10
Interesting walk re old gold mining.
Corien
Ranking: 7/10
Nice to explore the Gold Mines.
Bob and Carol Duncan
Ranking: 10/10
Best days walk I have ever been on over swing bridges, through mining tunnels, fantastic scenery. Easy walk, no charge.
Brian Elmes
Ranking: 10/10
wonderful 1 hour circular walk across 3 suspension bridges, through mining tunnels and along a riverside track. fascinating history of mining info along the track.
Paul Ritchie
Ranking: 10/10
tiny bit beautifuly situated site in a loop of the river. very well run. excellent swimming in the river. a little known gem.