Tatare Tunnels Walk, Franz Josef Glacier 7886, West Coast Region, New Zealand
The 80-minute walk follows an old 4WD road then the tracks climbs to the old water tunnels. You will need a torch and raincoat to explore the tunnels.
After 10 minutes walk on a four wheel drive road, the track climbs gently then drops to a view of the scenic Tatare Gorge. The track then becomes steep and narrow for the short climb to the Tatare Tunnels.
If you wish to explore the tunnels you will need a torch and a raincoat, and you may get wet feet – at worst the water will be ankle deep. The track stops at the old wooden flume at the end of the first tunnel.
The Tatare Tunnels Walk begins in the Franz Josef Waiau township at the end of Cowan Street.
Epic New Zealand Culture & Adventure Route © Monika Newbound
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