One of the best preserved old mining sites on the Coromandel. A network of tracks explore the mine area.
A well sign posted track in the forest provides a scenic walk to old gold mine ruins where you can view old mining relics. Winding through a scrubby harvested forest landscape, the initially unformed track soon descends to the old level carriageway bounded by native trees and the Wharekawa stream. Some 50-60 minutes from the car park the track leads over a bridge then to the right, a short distance to the first view of the battery site. Mine tunnels and more building sites are further up the river.
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I think the distance is longer than 2 km .. and time is AT LEAST 2 hours ..
There are a couple of water crossing, so possible wet feet and would recommend hiking boots if you have, more for stability and is useful for the water crossing for better grip on the wet rocks and waterproof if your foot goes in the water. It is a very nice walk and not totally level, some steady grades, so not all flat, but some nice variable terrain.
Hi Maria, thanks so much for the update on this walk, it’s very much appreciated.