WalkHidden gem
Mirror Tarn and Box Canyon Cave walk
Karamea, West Coast
A quieter loop in the Oparara Basin with a mirror-still tannin pond and a cave.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 75 min
Beyond the main arches car park the basin has smaller tracks that few day-trippers bother with. Mirror Tarn is a short, still pond that reflects the forest, and nearby tracks lead to cave entrances. Good for escaping the tour buses.
Good to know
- Pair it with the main arches in one visit
- Boots help, tracks can be muddy
- Cave tours are separate and book out in summer
- Best time
- Midday, when the light reaches the water
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Same gravel road as Oparara Arches
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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