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NZ Walking Routes > West Coast > Franz Josef > Tatare Tunnels Walk

Tatare Tunnels Walk

Location
The 80 minute return Tatare Tunnels walk starts at the northern end of Cowan Street in Franz Josef township
Description

The walk begins gently along an old four-wheel drive road to a junction with the Callery/Waiho walk. From here it climbs gently for 20 minutes and drops to a view of the scenic Tatare Gorge and then it becomes steep and narrow up to the Tatare Tunnels. Glow-worms are visible in the tunnels at night.

If you plan to explore the old water tunnels you are advised to carry a torch, spare torch batteries, rain coat and water-proof footwear

Duration
1.2 hours
Level
Medium
Amenities
  • Historical
  • Lookouts
Source
www.doc.govt.nz
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