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Encyclopedia > Karangahake Gorge

The Karangahake Gorge lies between the Coromandel and Kaimai Ranges at the southern end of the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand's North Island. A sharply winding canyon, it was formed by the Ohinemuri River. The Kaimai Ranges is a mountain range located in the North Island of New Zealand. ... A true-colour image showing Auckland city (left), the Hauraki Gulf (centre) and the Coromandel Peninsula (right). ... The North Island is one of the two main islands of New Zealand, the other being the South Island. ... The Ohinemuri River is located in the north of New Zealands North Island. ...


State Highway 2 passes through this gorge between the towns of Paeroa and Waihi. This road is the main link between the Waikato region and the Bay of Plenty. The New Zealand State Highway network is a network of roads covering the North and South Islands. ... Paeroa is a small town in New Zealand. ... Waihi is a town in the North Island of New Zealand. ... Waikato is the name of a region in the North Island of New Zealand. ... The Bay of Plenty, often abbreviated to BoP is a region of New Zealand situated around the body of water of the same name. ...


A railway used to run through the canyon. Part of the line, including a 1000-metre tunnel, is now used as a walkway. This list of Tunnels in New Zealand is a link page for any railway tunnel, road tunnel or waterway tunnel, including any hydroelectric intake or tailrace or gun battery tunnel anywhere in the New Zealand. ...


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Karangahake - Coromandel Peninsula - New Zealand (599 words)
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.
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