Runs along Hauraki Rail Trail (Paeroa to Waihi), which is the longer route the map draws through here. This is its own walk, with its own trailhead and its own page.

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Dogs allowedEasy

Karangahake Tunnel

Waikato

↑ 57 m gain↓ 49 m descenthigh 83 msteepest 16 %

DISTANCE3.3 km

ASCENT57 m

DURATION45m

STEEPEST16 %

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Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Department of Conservation, licensed CC BY 4.0. Evidence: coded dog-access data in the licensed source. How we check dog rules.

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet track

About Karangahake Tunnel

This moderate-length walk follows 3.3 km, in Waikato.

Graded easy, it climbs about 57 m overall, pitching up to 16 % at its steepest, and takes about 45m to walk.

Dogs are allowed here, on the lead.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Stay & walk

Tasman Holiday Parks – Ohiwa Beach

18.3 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →Stay & walk

Tasman Holiday Parks – Beachaven

18.5 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Karangahake Tunnel?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Karangahake Tunnel, per the Department of Conservation listing for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Karangahake Tunnel?

Karangahake Tunnel is 3.3 km with roughly 57 m of climb and takes about 45m.

From the pack

Walked and logged 6 times by the pack, 3 proven with a photo. first proven by Kellie & Jack.

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