Karangahake Gorge, in Kaimai Mamuka Forest
Image: Stefan Marks

Kiwi Guardians at Karangahake Windows Walk

Introduction

This short walk boasts beautiful scenery and spectacular mining remnants including disused gold mining tunnels - kids will love it!

Highlights

Toot, toot! Come along and learn about the Karangahake Historic Walkway that follows the old railway line between Paeroa and Waihi, giving access to impressive remains from the mining and railway eras.

Don’t forget your torch, the railway line will take you up and down and through a dark tunnel. Its loads of fun!

Get ready

Download the Karangahake Windows Walk adventure map (PDF, 2,068K) and check out what you can do.

Go and explore

Look out for the Guardian Post when you get there. On it you'll find a special code word - write it down.

Getting there

Park by the Karangahake Hall, or in the Karangahake Domain Car Park on SH2 between Paeroa and Waihi, at the base of the Coromandel Range.

Karangahake is about 130 km drive from Auckland, or 60 km from Hamilton.

Claim your reward

Tell us the Karangahake Windows Walk code word to receive a Kiwi Guardians certificate and medal for this adventure.

Put the medal on your backpack or pencil case to show everyone the adventure you've had.

Each Kiwi Guardians place has a different medal - see how many you can collect.

Back to top