The Tairua River, near the DOC campsite at Broken Hills. Photo: Shellie Evans

Broken Hills, Coromandel Forest Park

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A blast from the past

As the name obliquely suggests, Broken Hills was formerly a thriving goldfield following the discovery of gold there in 1893. But despite massive investment,little reward was ever accrued. However, the legacy of these past operations is still in evidence, including the 500m-long Collins Drive Tunnel. This was my raison d’etre for exploring the valley. But […]

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Marios Gavalas

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Marios Gavalas

Marios Gavalas works as an adventure guide, showing off Aotearoa’s wild places to international visitors. He is the author of 18 walking and tramping guide books and has been a Wilderness contributor for over 10 years. He is happy on his mountain bike or skis and can often be found in his garden communing with gnomes.

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