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.

  • Location: Whangamata
  • Distance: 2 km
  • Time needed: 2 Hour
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Wheelchair Access: No
  • Route: Double back
  • Elevation: 30m
  • Wet Feet: No
  • Toilets: No
  • Dogs: Leash only
  • Mobile Coverage: No
  • Last Updated: November, 2019

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