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Charming Creek Walkway
Ngakawau, West Coast
Old coal tramway through a gorge with waterfalls, swing bridges and a tunnel.
- Cost
- Free
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
This long walk follows a former coal railway line alongside Charming Creek. You pass a tunnel, old mine ruins, a waterfall and a couple of bridges. The full walk is about 8 km one way, but short out-and-back sections from either end work well.
Good to know
- Torch for the tunnel
- Watch the weather, the creek rises fast
- Walk from the Ngakawau end for the best waterfall access
- Best time
- Dry weather
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Gravel to the end of the road
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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