Gouland Downs, Heaphy Track, Kahurangi National Park
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| Length | 4.4 km return |
| Time Required | 1 hr 30 min return |
| Uses | Walking |
| Harwoods Hole is a 357 metre deep sinkhole in Abel Tasman National Park, and is the deepest vertical shaft in New Zealand (176 m). Harwoods Hole Track is a short walk beginning at Canaan Downs car park, passing through beech forest and over interesting marble rock formations. A side track to Gorge Creek Lookout gives impressive views to Takaka Valley. Read more… | |
 | 29 May 2020 |
| Hukere Stream Bridge – Nelson Lakes National Park | |
| Bridge Removal | |
The Hukere Stream bridge on the upper section of the Cascade Track has been removed for winter. This is to avoid avalanche damage. This area is extremely icy and only experienced trampers with the appropriate equipment should access it. | |
| | 28 May 2020 |
| Pupu Hydro Walkway | |
| Track damage | |
There is damage on the lower sections of the track that climb up to the water race – take care. | |
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Harwoods Hole | Abel Tasman National Park
Harwoods Hole is a 357 metre deep sinkhole in Abel Tasman National Park, and is the deepest vertical shaft in New Zealand (176 m). Harwoods Hole Track is a short walk beginning at Canaan Downs car park, passing through beech forest and over interesting marble rock formations. A side track to Gorge Creek Lookout gives impressive views to Takaka Valley.
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