# Karangahake Gorge

> A river gorge full of old gold-mining remains, with a walk through a rail tunnel and across suspension bridges, and the Hauraki Rail Trail running through.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-karangahake-gorge/

A river gorge full of old gold-mining remains, with a walk through a rail tunnel and across suspension bridges, and the Hauraki Rail Trail running through. Bring a torch for the tunnel. The car parks are along SH2 and fill on summer weekends.

- **Nearest town:** Waihī, New Zealand
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -37.4247, 175.7170

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and November. Hot in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [The Coromandel Peninsula loop from Thames to Waihī](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzn-coromandel-peninsula-loop/)

## Nearby

- [Martha Mine, Waihī](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-martha-mine-waihi/) – 11 km
- [Te Aroha Domain and Hot Springs](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-te-aroha-hot-springs/) – 13 km
- [Waihī Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-waihi-beach/) – 19 km
- [Pinnacles Walk, Kauaeranga Valley](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-pinnacles-walk/) – 41 km

## FAQs

### Where is Karangahake Gorge?

Karangahake Gorge is in Waihī, New Zealand, at GPS -37.4247, 175.7170.

### Which road trips pass Karangahake Gorge?

Karangahake Gorge is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Coromandel Peninsula loop from Thames to Waihī.

### What is there to see near Karangahake Gorge?

Places worth a stop nearby: Martha Mine, Waihī (11 km), Te Aroha Domain and Hot Springs (13 km), Waihī Beach (19 km) and Pinnacles Walk, Kauaeranga Valley (41 km).

### When is the best time to visit Karangahake Gorge?

The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)