In the week, or so, before this ride the Coromandel had received a lot of rain. We were to see some of the results of
Our first challenge was getting through the first vehicle-stopper without getting our feet wet.
Taking a moment to look at the Ohinemuri where it takes a sharp right hand bend.
Carol has got her pic
. Photo: Ron
At Karangahake we were back on to familiar territory. But we do not often see the river running this high
. Photo: Ron
Approaching the 1,100 metre long Karangahake Tunnel
. Photo: John
A 4" exposure from the western portal.
The tunnel is now very well lit and the surface has been improved - torches are no longer necessary.
Photo: John
The eastern portal
. Photo: Ron
The standard bridge shot. Photo: Ron
Compare the above shot with this one taken in December 2010, with the river at its usual flow.
The plan had been to return to Karangahake along the riverside track.
That's the path at the foot of the pic
. Photo: Ron
And here are the two walkers. The next pic shows just how narrow the path is
. Photo: John
The walkers got there OK. We turned back! Photo: John
The movie version.
Ron exits the tunnel
. Photo: John
Carol and Keith return to the daylight. Photo: John
The garden at the delightful Talisman Cafe at Karangahake. Photo: John
The Talisman Cafe.
We did!! Photo: John