CaveHidden gem
Harwoods Hole
Takaka Hill, Tasman
A giant 176 m deep sinkhole reached by a bush walk on the Takaka Hill plateau.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
One of the deepest vertical shafts in the southern hemisphere, a huge hole in the limestone surrounded by forest. The walk crosses beech forest and rock outcrops and takes about an hour each way. Do not go near the edge.
Good to know
- Allow 2 to 2.5 hours return
- The shaft edge is unfenced, keep back
- Best time
- Dry day
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Gravel road (Canaan Rd) off the highway, then a track. Fine for 2WD with care.
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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