New Zealand tourist attractions—🌌 Karangahake Tunnel｜Walk into the time tunnel of the mining era

📍 Location Karangahake Gorge trail, located near Paeroa, North Island, about 2 hours drive from Auckland. ⸻ 🚗 Transportation Navigate to "Karangahake Gorge Car Park", park the car and walk about 10 minutes according to the signs to reach the starting point of the tunnel. ⸻ 📝 Experience Sharing Karangahake Tunnel is an old tunnel with a sense of history, about 1 kilometer long, and completely pitch dark. It used to be a railway used by miners and trains to transport ore, and now it has become a popular hiking attraction. Walking inside, the cool air, the sound of dripping water and the echo of footsteps really give people goose bumps, like walking into a time machine. I especially like the moment when I walked out of the tunnel. The feeling of sunlight shining down is very healing. It feels like I have come out of the darkness and reconnected with nature. It is perfect for taking pictures! ⸻ 🔦 Tips • There is no light in the tunnel, be sure to bring a flashlight or mobile phone light • The ground is slippery, please wear non-slip shoes • It is recommended to hold hands with children, it is safer to explore together ⸻ Karangahake Tunnel is the most classic section of Karangahake Gorge. It has both historical atmosphere and a sense of mysterious adventure. It is definitely worth a visit! #JulyGoodDestinations2025 #NewZealandAttractions #AucklandAttractions