Karaka Tramping Track-Waiotahi Track, Coromandel Forest Park

July 2018

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Climbing nearly 600m, the walk offers fantastic views of the forest and the Firth of Thames. Photo: George Driver
Forest gold Climbing from the characterful former gold-mining hub of Thames high up into Coromandel Forest Park, this loop offers both the views and history that make the area a gem. The track begins from Karaka Road and follows Karaka Stream through native bush for about 20 minutes, passing historic mining tunnels driven into the […]
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