Stop and take a walk at this scenic, sharply winding canyon. Walk the old rail bridge and follow some of the old mining tunnels. If you have a torch (flashlight), bring it along!
Karangahake Gorge
Nearby Places to Stay
Thames
Direct Distance: (35km/22mi)
See Thames deals
Mt Maunganui
Direct Distance: (47km/29mi)
See Mt Maunganui deals
Hamilton
Direct Distance: (56km/35mi)
See Hamilton deals
Other Nearby Places
Direct Distance: (34km/21mi)
Kauaeranga Valley
Direct Distance: (46km/29mi)
Mount Maunganui
Direct Distance: (47km/29mi)
Motoriki Island
Direct Distance: (50km/31mi)
Hobbiton
Direct Distance: (56km/35mi)
Hamilton Gardens
Direct Distance: (60km/37mi)
Hot Water Beach
Direct Distance: (66km/41mi)
Cathedral Cove
Visit Karangahake Gorge On These Sections

Whitianga to Rotorua

Mt Maunganui to Hot Water Beach

Rotorua to Hot Water Beach

Hot Water Beach to Rotorua
Nearby Places to Stay
Thames
Direct Distance: (35km/22mi)
See Thames deals
Mt Maunganui
Direct Distance: (47km/29mi)
See Mt Maunganui deals
Hamilton
Direct Distance: (56km/35mi)
See Hamilton deals