Tatare Tunnels Walk
Tatare Tunnels
A walk through tunnels of an old gold-era water race. You wade through the tunnel and see glowworms deep inside, so bring a headlamp.
This historic track on the eastern side of town follows a water race dug in the early 20th century for gold mining and power generation. It ends in a narrow rock tunnel with standing water, so wear shoes that can get wet. Deeper inside, glowworms light up the rock walls. The return walk takes about 1.5–2 hours and is free. A headlamp or torch is essential. Do not enter the tunnel after rain, when the water level rises.
Opening hours
Open all day (avoid entering after heavy rain)
Nearby sights
- Glacier Hot Pools
- West Coast Wildlife Centre
- Roberts Point Track
- Peters Pool
- Alex Knob Track
- Franz Josef Glacier / Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere
- Lake Mapourika
- Ōkārito Trig Walk