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| The old tramline on the right |
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| Looking down into an overgrown kiln |
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| One of the windows in the tunnels |
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| Monbretia in bloom |
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| Remains of one of the batteries |
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| In the old rail tunnel |
Today The Scout, Miss B and I ventured to Karangahake Gorge, to test out a day hike, The Scout is planning for a cub group later in the year.
We did the Windows Walk, which was an easy walk along the river and through the old mining tunnels (yes I did get wet feet doing this, and I was glad I had a torch) with the windows out to the gorge.
Old tram lines and lots of old mining equipment litter the walkway, which is very scenic everywhere you look.
After lunch we did a short hike on part of the Karangahake Rail Trail - the highlight being a walk through the old rail tunnel which is 1km in length.
It was lovely to get away from Auckland, before another week of work.
Oh what a beautiful area for hike!! I love that kind of hiking!!
ReplyDeleteI got confused and thought you were at Kauaeranga Valley. I was going to tell you how I hiked up the mountain for my silver Duke of Ed. We stayed in a hut at the top. Some went to the Pinnacles, but I didn't. They had gold mining in Kauaeranga Valley too. Looks like you're enjoying nature.
ReplyDeleteWow fantastic photo's of a spectacular place, oneday for me..............
ReplyDeleteStunning photographs Julie, you were brave venturing into the tunnel - not for me!!
ReplyDeleteLove this area, always stop and look when driving down to Tauranga. Wonderful photos, thank for sharing, I am sure the cubs will enjoy exploring here.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! Do bats live in the tunnels?
ReplyDeleteLots of nice pictures, thanks for sharing!
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