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	Karangahake - Coromandel Peninsula - New Zealand
		Development of the Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway began when the Paeroa to Waihi railway line was closed in 1979.
		Karangahake Gorge is situated between the townships of Paeroa and Waihi, with access via State Highway 2.
		The Victoria Battery was built at Waikino in 1897 to crush ore from the Waihi Martha mine.
	tour.thepeninsula.co.nz /karangahake.htm (599 words)

	AUCKLAND CLIMBS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		All three are areas of volcanic rock; rhyolite at Karangahake, and basalt at both Ti point and The Quarry.
		Karangahake Gorge is located between Paeroa and Waihi in the Coromandel, two hours south of Auckland, and offers steep climbing on generally sound rock.
		The climbing at the Gorge is largely wall-climbing, often in exposed positions.
	www.vuw.ac.nz /staff/alastair_smith/nzac/pubs/auck.htm (393 words)

	Coromandel Peninsula: Karangahake Gorge - Mackaytown, Kaimai Ranges, Waitawheta Gorge, Owharoa Falls & Golden Cross ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Karangahake is the site of New Zealand’s original gold rush in 1875, and has the added interest of an historic railway, great trout fishing and swimming spots as well as a host of adventure and heritage walks.
		Karangahake Mountain is honeycombed with gold mining drives on 20 different levels and vertical shafts penetrate deep into its core.
		The Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway along the peaceful Ohinemuri River is a pleasant jaunt for all ages and levels of fitness.
	www.newzealandnz.co.nz.cob-web.org:8888 /coromandel/karangahake-gorge.html (432 words)

	Auckland Mountainbike Club - Karangahake - A Gorgeous Ride! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Driving through the Karangahake Gorge, it is hard to comprehend just how much history is buried in the hills that canvas the area.
		The Karangahake Gorge (which means "meeting of the hunchbacks") is a narrow, winding stretch of road on the Pacific Coast Highway situated halfway between Paeroa and Waihi.
		The Gorge, and it's gold mining history remain one of Waihi's main tourist attractions since the tracks were opened as a walkway to the public, and after taking the time to discover what is here, it is little wonder why.
	www.aucklandmtb.co.nz /karangahake.shtml (1583 words)

	Regional Heritage Sites: Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway, Waikino (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Situated between Paeroa and Waikino, access to the Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway is via State Highway 2.
		From the other end, start at Karangahake beside the foundations of the Crown Battery, cross the river and go through the 1100m former rail tunnel, which is well lit.
		At the western end they are centred round the confluence of the Waitawheta River at Karangahake, whereas the eastern approach is dominated by the site of the Waihi Gold Mining Company’s massive battery complex (1896-1952) at Waikino.
	www.doc.govt.nz /Conservation/Historic/020~By-Region/004~Waikato/Karangahake-Gorge.asp (489 words)

	goldnviewsbnb.co.nz
		The Karangahake Gorge marks the southern end of the Coromandel Ranges and is part of the Coromandel Peninsula.
		Follow the old railway formation including a one kilometre tunnel and walk the popular Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway alongside the sparkling Ohinemuri River.
		He is currently writing a series of children's books, enjoys trout fishing, and keeps fit walking the beautiful Karangahake walks.
	www.goldnviewsbnb.co.nz (226 words)

	Ohinemuri Estate - Winery, Restaurant & Accommodation - Where we are
		There was a village here in the gorge, that was invaded by an opposing tribe.
		The Gorge marks the southern end of the Coromandel Ranges and is part of the Coromandel Peninsula.
		It is possible to explore the Karangahake Gorge, the even more spectacular Waitawheta Gorge or climb Karangahake Mountain from there.
	www.dreamland.co.nz /ohinemuri/location.html (377 words)

	Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The walkway down the Ohinemuri River's Karahangake Gorge between Paeroa and Waihi at the base of the Coromandel Ranges.
		The spectacular Karangahake Gorge is just minutes from Bullswool Farm.
		The track running beside the river follows the path of the old pipeline that used to bring water down to drive the mining battery at Karangahake.
	www.bullswoolfarm.com /Pages/local_At.htm (158 words)

	Newmont Waihi Gold - Mining Overview
		Waihi township is within ninety minutes drive of half the population of New Zealand, including the major cities of Hamilton, Auckland, Rotorua and Tauranga.
		Local areas of natural beauty include the Karangahake Gorge, Waihi Beach, and the coastline north and south.
		The Ohinemuri River flows westwards just south of the town and then through the Karangahake Gorge to the Firth of Thames.
	www.newmont.com /en/operations/australianz/waihigold/mining/index.asp (1127 words)

	TrekEarth \| Karangahake Gorge Photo
		Karangahake Gorge is situated between the townships of Paeroa and Waihi and has a walkway that follows the old railway formation beside the Ohinemuri River to the Owharoa Falls.
		In 1875 gold was mined from the Karangahake area.
		It is a spectacular drive through the Karangahake gorge as the road is narrow, on one side the cliff face jutts out on to the road and there is a verticle drop down to the river on the opposite side.
	www.trekearth.com /gallery/photo351092.htm (385 words)

	Coromandel Peninsula: Karangahake Gorge - Mackaytown, Kaimai Ranges, Waitawheta Gorge, Owharoa Falls & Golden Cross ...
		This 4.5km popular walkway is laid on the track bed of the Paeroa to Waihi railway line, which was closed in 1979.
		Karangahake and its adjacent residential suburb Mackaytown, are so peaceful now that it’s hard to visualise the absolutely frenetic activity of the mining era, particularly the ear-shattering noise of 100 stamper heads pounding 24 hours a day.
		The contrast is utterly extreme and something to ponder over as you enjoy the quiet pleasures of this delightful gorge.
	www.newzealandnz.co.nz /coromandel/karangahake-gorge.html (429 words)

	Drift House activities (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Join in the Echo Walking Festival and explore the Karangahake Gorge where many a Gold digger travelled.
		Enjoy a walk in the Karangahake Gorge or at the beach, visit the local antique shops and have a look at the goldmine.
		The Karangahake Gorge is definitely a lovely spot to visit.
	troutandchicken.co.nz /activities.htm (296 words)

	Karangahake Gorge @ Top Tracks.info (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		This gorge was the main route for the road and railway between Waikato and Bay of Plenty, running between the towns of Paeroa and Waihi until 1978.
		At the western or Paeroa end of the gorge is the loop walk that includes the one kilometre tunnel.
		A couple of hundred metres further, on your right, is the starting place for the loop walk, a parking area and toilets.
	www.toptracks.info.cob-web.org:8888 /karangahake.htm (534 words)

	BEACH-BUSH-HERITAGE WALKS BUSH
		From the politics of the opening of the Ohinemuri Goldfields in 1875 with New Zealand’s only organised gold rush to the often hidden ruins of today so much can be seen and discussed on the very spots where these events happened.
		The remnants of the township of Karangahake with its three main mines and stampers can be explored.
		Walks along the Ohinemuri and Waitawheta rivers allows one to marvel how mining inside a mountain could be undertaken and how possibly could heavy mine machinery be transported along the narrow gorges.
	www.beach-bush-heritage.co.nz /PAGES/bush.html (364 words)

	Explore KARANGAHAKE GORGE New Zealand (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Karangahake Gorge is on State Highway 2 between Paeroa and Waihi.
		Follow the old railway formation and walk the popular Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway alongside the sparkling Ohinemuri River.
		The Gorge offers something for everyone; outdoor pursuits, fishing, cafes, a winery, vintage railway and a rich heritage reward today’s visitor.
	www.karangahakegorge.co.nz.cob-web.org:8888 /mainpage.html (105 words)

	DOC Walkways: Waikato (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway partly follows the old railway line between Paeroa and Waihi (closed in 1979), with the remainder of the track following the banks of the Ohinemuri River.
		The loop section includes the 1100 metre railway tunnel at Karangahake.
		Education resources for the Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway (community > for schools > field trips > waikato > Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway
	www.doc.govt.nz.cob-web.org:8888 /Explore/002~Tracks-and-Walks/By-Region/004~Waikato/Walkways.asp (421 words)

	DISCOVER WAIHI take in the OUTDOORS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		From the top there are extensive views of Waihi, from the sea to the Karangahake Gorge, including the Martha Mine development site.
		Develoment of the Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway began when the Paeroa to Waih railway line was closed in 1979.
		A popular easy walk along what was once a main railway route through the Karangahake Gorge, where you can see the remains of old gold mining and visit the railway station at Waikino.
	www.waihi.org.nz /pages/outdoors.htm (1051 words)

	Karangahake Gorge \| Auckland \| Visiting the City \| Tourist Attractions & Sightseeing \| Day Trips & Walks \| ...
		Karangahake Gorge was a gold mining boom town 100 years ago; now it is virtually deserted.
		A few vestiges remain, like a 1.1 kilometre tunnel through solid rock that once contained a narrow gauge railway, and the foundations of stamping batteries that were used to crush the ore-bearing quartz so that gold could be extracted with mercury.
		The New Zealand Walkway passes through the gorge and tunnel offering spectacular views of the Ohinemuri River, gorge, surrounding mountains and ruins of the mining camps.
	www.wcities.com /en/record/153,53714/53/record.html (136 words)

	River Road Lodge & Campervan Park, Karangahake, New Zealand - walkways
		Latest developments by the Department of Conservation in the Karangahake Gorge have seen the upgrade of this track.
		Along the track visitors can observe relics of the many processes that took place in extracting gold - from the tunnels where rock was extracted, to the roasting pits where the rock was broken down, and finally remnants of the huge stamper battery processing plant.
		The walk starts in the Karangahake Gorge carpark area.
	www.river-road.co.nz /walkways.html (241 words)

	Karangahake Gorge Holiday Homes & Houses to rent - Coromandel, New Zealand
		Karangahake Gorge Holiday Homes & Houses to rent - Coromandel, New Zealand
		Karangahake Gorge Holiday Homes and Houses, Coromandel, New Zealand
		The main room of our attic apartment is a large open plan area with kitchenette/dining/living and a queen size bed.
	www.holidayhomes.co.nz /coromandel/karangahake_gorge.htm (76 words)

	New Zealand Regions. The Coromandel - Karangahake Gorge (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Once the centre of New Zealand's gold-rush, the Karangahake Gorge is a gold-mine of pioneering history!
		Numerous walkways surround the gorge, and with gold mining equipment, tunnels and campsites scattered along the tracks you are taken on a virtual walk back in time to the gold prospecting era.
		And, for a real taste of the Karangahake Gorge gold rush, catch the Goldfields Railway, a vintage train which journeys from Waihi to Waikino Cafe.
	www.mtcook.info.cob-web.org:8888 /spanish/es_karangahake-gorge (90 words)

	New Zealand karangahake search from New Zealand Tourism Online
		To the west is Ohinemuri River, which runs through the Karangahake Gorge, where trout fishing, mining relics and independent arts and crafts people can be found along the way.
		The Karangahake walkway runs from Waikino to Karangahake, following the old Paeroa-Waihi railway line past the massive stamper batteries built during the gold rush of the 1890s.
		Karangahake River Lodge and Campervan Park, Paeroa : Coromandel Holiday Park,...
	nzto.resultspage.com /nz/karangahake (504 words)

	Waihi, New Zealand - Visitor Information
		Waihi and the nearby Karangahake Gorge offer visitors a glimpse into our unique gold-rich pioneering past, and our unspoiled beaches are prefect for swimming, surfing and relaxing...
		At the Karangahake Reserve you'll find a vast open-air museum on either side of the river, where past gold mining has left fascinating remains.
		Cross the river on the swing bridge and picnic by the remains of the Crown, Talisman and Woodstock quartz-crushing plants.
	www.waihimotorcamp.co.nz /waihi_coromandel_peninsula.htm (439 words)

	The Coromandel New Zealand - Fishing, Dinving, Snorkelling (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The trip into the depths of the hills was part of a walk into the Karangahake Valley organised by Phil.
		We had often driven through the valley on our way to Paeroa, noting the rusting machinery and derelict concrete structures alongside the road.
		That history, coupled with the spectacular scenery of the gorge made walking the Karangahake Valley something really special.
	www.thecoromandel.com.cob-web.org:8888 /traveljournals1.html (520 words)

	Gorge Walkway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		This delightful gorge and walkway is situated between Paeroa and Waihi at the base of the Coromandel Ranges
		Walkway entry at Owharoa falls, mid-way through the Karangahake Gorge.
		The track running beside the river follows the path of the old pipeline that used to bring water down to drive the battery at Karangahake.
	www.waihi.co.nz /scenes/K_gorge/default.htm (152 words)

	Welcome to the Ohinemuri Gold Trail (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Use the modern facilities at the reserve, or cross the river on the swing bridge and picnic by the remains of the Crown, Talisman and Woodstock quartz-crushing plants.
		Also from Karangahake Reserve, a shorter loop track (45 min) takes in the tunnel, two old railway bridges, a swing bridge and the most spectacular scenery of the gorge.
		Venture underground on their escorted tour and explore the roasting kilns where gold-bearing quartz was heated prior to crushing.
	www.waihi.org.nz /pages/goldtrail.html (766 words)

	Karangahake Gorge Holiday Homes & Houses to rent - Coromandel, New Zealand
		Karangahake Gorge Holiday Home - The main room of our attic apartment is a large open plan area with kitchenette/dining/living and a queen size bed.
		The Karangahake and adjoining Waitawheta Gorges are renowned for their scenic and historical walkways.
		The Ohinemuri River, which runs past here is popular for swimming, kayaking and fishing.
	www.holidayhomes.co.nz /coromandel/karangahake_gorge/1385.html (146 words)

	The Coromandel New Zealand - Paeroa & Karangahake
		Steeped in gold mining history, the Karangahake Gorge (8km south of Paeroa on State Highway 2) is incredibly popular for its walkway, winery, fishing, rock climbing and swimming.
		At nearly 7 metres high, it is a permanent reminder of the therapeutic Paeroa Spring Water discovered before 1900, which, with the addition of lemon, became known as New Zealand’s own national soft drink.
		Belmont Rd. From pre-European days to those of the early settlers and the gold mining days in Karangahake, the Paeroa Museum depicts the heritage of the district.
	www.thecoromandel.com /paeroa.html (392 words)

	Photography « Oh Waily Waily
		A quick geography lesson will tell you that this gorge is between the town of Paeroa and Waihi.
		The Paeroa community website has a nice little potted history of the area, including the Karangahake gold-rush.
		It’s a really pretty area to visit, and having walked about half of the heritage trail through the gorge a number of years ago, I can definitely recommend it.
	ohwailywaily.wordpress.com /tag/photography (1496 words)

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