Te Aroha to Waihi Marathon

Karangahake Gorge, Tunnel, gold mines, steam train.

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Transport and parking:

Parking is fine but this is a point to point so you'll need to work out transport between both ends.

Distance from Te Aroha:

1 km

Driving time from Te Aroha:

2 minutes

Dog friendly:

Yes

Landowner permission required:

No

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Navigation Tips:

Pretty easy to follow, just watch the road crossings in the first half

Cellphone Coverage:

Patchy.

Suggested Gear List:

Short-sleeved thermal top, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map, Headtorch and spare batteries

Availability of Water:

You go through Paeroa and there's a bit more available in the gorge but you'd want to take what you need.

Seasonality Issues:

Should be pretty good all year round.

Hazards:

Road crossings, Cattle stops.

Te Aroha Mineral Spas
Te Aroha
https://www.tearohamineralspas.co.nz/
A good soak once you've got back to pick you car up.