Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway, Waihi: See 560 reviews, articles, and 573 photos of Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway, ranked No.1 on Tripadvisor among 18 attractions in Waihi. Scheduled time: Karangahake is a perfect short stop or overnight stay for travellers to the Coromandel, Waikato and Bay of Plenty Areas. Motorist should be aware that Karangahake Gorge will be closed on Monday night. Easy to understand pictograms are displayed on your map. Start: 12 Feb 2022 1:31pm. SH25 Whitianga to Whangamata CLOSED at Hikuai due to flooding. Start: 17 Dec 2021 5:49pm Detour south following Te Poi Road to SH29, right onto SH29 until SH27 and follow to detour end. . A rockfall at Ruamahunga Bay on the Thames Coast Road SH25 has closed the road overnight and another large slip has disrupted traffic on the Karangahake Gorge road SH2. One driver can even be seen nervously reversing as mountains of dirt and vegetation cascades onto the road. Scheduled time: Karangahake Gorge Located in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park in the Bay of Plenty region View saved (0) The Karangahake Gorge region combines gold mining history and natural beauty, much of it accessible through a variety of walks. Start: 20 Jan 2023 4:33pm Road users are advised to expect delays and take extra care along this route. Start: 5 Mar 2023 11:00pm Dining options can also be found in Karangahake or nearby Paeroa. Scheduled time: End: 31 Mar 2023 8:00am. State Highway 26 (SH26) Te Aroha to Paeroa OPEN but exercise extreme caution. Scheduled time: If you are going on a hike and staying overnight at Karangahake Gorge, the location of this motel is simply one of the best! Southbound traffic, turn right on to Evans Bay Parade, left on to Rongotai Road, left on to Troy Street and right back on to SH1. Plan your journey accordingly allowing extra time for travel. Follow the signposted detour. State Highway 35 from Hicks Bay to Tikitiki is now open. Right onto Managatawa Link Rd, left Truman Lane, SH 56 Awapuni, near the intersection with Te Wanaka Road, Manawatu-Whanganui (, SH 1 Mangaweka, near Mangarere Road intersection., Manawatu-Whanganui (, SH 01 intersection 01 & 49, Manawatu-Whanganui (, SH 59 Linden to Porirua, northbound, Wellington (, SH 59 Pukerua Bay to Paekakariki, Wellington (, SH 43 Whangamomona Saddle, Manawatu-Whanganui (, SH 3 Uruti, near Uruti Road., Taranaki (, SH 35 Makorori to Whangara, north of Turihaua Stream Bridge (Turihaua Point), Gisborne (, SH 2 Paengaroa to Kaituna River (TEL Toll Road), Bay Of Plenty (, SH 2 Kaituna River to Papamoa (TEL Toll Road), Bay Of Plenty (, SH 2 Between Totara St and Aerodrome Rd, Bay Of Plenty (, SH 2 Katikati to Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty (, Follow designated detour route for local road closure, SH 3 Awakino to Mahoenui (Awakino Tunnel), Waikato (, Detour of SH3, SH4 and Kopaki Road adds around 12 kilometres to the trip between Te Kuiti and Maniaiti/Benneydale. Scheduled time: Please note these works are weather dependent and may be postponed at short notice. Scheduled time: Scheduled time: Contractors are still working to clear slip material and there is on-going truck movement in both directions. Search incidents by place name or zoom into the map to view an area of interest. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution. End: 10 Mar 2023 5:00am, Due to the Truman lane one way closure Eastbound from SH29A . Waikino is still extant and is at the eastern end of the Karangahake Gorge Walkway and the Western end of the Goldfields Railway. Goldfields Heritage Railway Track; Another shorter track as part of the Hauraki Rail Trail, this 9 kilometre track is a lot of fun for the whole family.Start your journey in Waihi and cycle through to Waikino. Reverse for access to SH6 from Dipton-Castlerock Road. End: 17 Mar 2023 5:00pm. Scheduled time: End: 1 Dec 2023 5:00am. The lower part of the Crown Track between the Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway and the top suspension bridge will regularly be closed when heavy rainfall is forecast. Outside work hours a 50km/h temporary speed restriction will be in place. Start: 20 Feb 2023 6:00am Scheduled time: A temporary speed limit of 70km/h in both direction will be in place. Scheduled time: Please note these works are weather dependent and may be postponed at short notice. Allow extra time during peak travel times. Section 1A: Karangahape Road Bridge. Please stop on request and expect delays along this route. Due to stabilisation works, there will be a Stop/Go with a 30km/h temporary speed restriction in place on Monday 6th March to Friday 10th March between 8am and 5pm each day. End: 10 Mar 2023 12:00am. Due to resurfacing works, the westbound turning lane will be closed 24/7 from Sunday 5th March 6am to Thursday 9th March 6am. Start: 28 Nov 2022 11:14am. Road users are advised to take extra care. Scheduled time: During work hours the road will be closed for 45-minute periods and will reopen for 15 minutes to allow traffic through. Subscribe to the news alert to receive updates. Start: 27 Feb 2023 8:00am View our traffic map for road closures and delays(external link), CONTACT CENTRE WAIT TIMES: Our Contact Centre is currently experiencing significant wait times. End: 13 Mar 2023 6:00pm. End: 31 Mar 2023 5:00pm. Please note SH3 southbound remains open. Northbound traffic turn right onto Beaconsfield Road, left onto Salisbury Road, left onto Tariki Road South before turning right back onto SH3. The first road closure will be at 9pm each evening," says a spokesperson for the roading agency. The Karangahake Gorge offers a range of walking options, from short walk to full day hikes. Start: 14 Dec 2022 10:43am Road users should plan accordingly and allow extra. Due to road works in this area during the day, Stop/Go traffic management and speed restrictions will be in place. Road Closed: Road Closure - SH 23 Raglan to (SH39) Whatawhata Updated 9 hours ago View traffic update details Road Closed: Road Closure - SH 01 Broadlands on/off ramps Updated 13 hours ago View traffic update details Caution: Area Warning - SH 1C Horotiu to Avalon Updated 15 hours ago View traffic update details Scheduled time: Police were called to the crash at Karangahake . Due to bridge repairs taking place on SH39 near Mangauika Road, traffic management will be in place until June 2023. End: 18 Mar 2023 6:00am. Essential maintenance will require overnight lane restrictions over the Harbour Bridge. Following Cyclone Gabrielle, State Highway 38 remains closed between Lake Waikaremoana to Wairoa. Start: 28 Feb 2023 11:57pm. The southbound detour takes motorists south on SH2 from Waihto Tauranga, then onto State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range, State Highway 24 to Matamata, State Highway 27 to Tatuanui and State Highway 26 to Paeroa. Park by the Karangahake Hall, or in the Karangahake Domain car park on SH2 between Paeroa and Waihi. End: 10 Mar 2023 6:00pm. Expect minor delays. The Papamoa Eastern Interchange on the TEL will be taking place reducing the northbound to one lane between Pah Rd and Bell Rd. . Expect delays. The last closure will be Thursday night so the road can re-open 5am Friday for Labour weekend. Note the available road width is narrow 24/7 due to construction fencing and light poles. Start: 2 Mar 2023 9:32am. Traffic control will be in place while contractors work on the Snowy River Bridge. Waikino Station's cafe and bike hire make it a good place to launch a lovely ride into the narrows of the Karangahake Gorge. End: 10 Mar 2023 6:00pm, 2023 Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, all rights reserved, All vehicles (including HPMV) please use detour route, SH5 to Reporoa Road on to Settlers Road and back on to SH5, SH 35 Waipiro Bay, near Kopuaroa Road, Gisborne (, SH 4 Parikino to Kakatahi, north of intersection with Hawken Road, Manawatu-Whanganui (, SH 2 Dannevirke, near the intersection of Otanga Road, Manawatu-Whanganui (, SH 51 Clive, At the Waitangi Park Bridge., Hawkes Bay (, SH 43 Aukopae, between Otunui South Road and Paparoa Road, Manawatu-Whanganui (, SH 36 Tauranga to Ngongotaha, Bay Of Plenty (. Plan your journey accordingly. Outside of these hours there will be a shoulder closure with a 50km/h temporary speed restriction in place. Scheduled time: Due to bridge repairs, there will be Stop/Go traffic management with a 30km/h speed restriction in place on Monday 6th March between 9am and 4pm. State Highway 29 in the lower Kaimai was closed because of fallen trees according to Waka Kotahi. Due to a slip blocking the southbound lane, there is stop/go traffic management in place. View frequently asked questions, 3 February 2021 9:20 am End: 6 Mar 2023 4:00pm. Due to resurfacing works, SH96 will be closed in both directions with a Stop/Go in place on SH6 at the intersection on Sunday 12th March and Monday 13th March between 6am and 6pm. Expect delays. Due to slip repair works in this area during the night, Electronic Stop/Go traffic management and speed restrictions will be in place. Outside of these hours there will be various temporary speed restrictions in place. Start: 9 Mar 2023 7:00pm Start: 16 Aug 2022 4:46pm. State Highway 35 is open between Te Puia Springs to Tikitiki. Footage a few minutes ago of the slip on State Highway 2 in the Karangahake Gorge shows the slip is still very unstable. SH15 is open, but is reduced to one lane in Titoki, around the Tokiri Rd area. Due to resurfacing works on SH6 between Foxhill and Spooners Summit, there will be temporary speed restrictions in place from Thursday 2nd March to Tuesday 7th March. A Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency spokeswoman told the Bay of Plenty Times the perspective of the video was a bit deceiving because it has been filmed from across the river. End: 2 Jun 2023 6:00am, Due to road pavement repairs taking place on SH39 Pirongia, between the Mangapiko Bridge and Beechey Street, Stop/go traffic management will be in place for two weeks from Monday 6 March to Friday 18 March between 6am and 6pm, Scheduled time: Outside of these hours there will be temporary speed restrictions in place. Scheduled time: The highway will be closed between 8pm and 5am on Monday February 15 and Tuesday February 16.. Road Subsidence has been reported in this area, caution is advised through this route. Section 3: Queen Street to Symonds Street. Start: 10 Jan 2023 3:32pm Due to works for the SH58 Safety Improvements Project, there is temporary lane shifts and various speed restrictions in place. We'll update this page if and when it reopens. A range of accommodation options are available in Karangahake. We are working with the payment provider to resolve this as soon as we can. Due to road widening works, there will be a Stop/Go with a 30km/h temporary speed restriction in place on weekdays between 7am and 7pm from Friday 3rd March to Friday 17th March. Scheduled time: Due to road widening works there will be Stop/Go traffic management with a 30km/h speed restriction in place from Monday 13th February to Friday 10th March between 6am and 6pm, Monday to Friday only. A stretch of State Highway 2 between Karangahake and Waikino was closed for a time following the crash. Update August 2022: This track is currently closed for an upgrade. SH 16 Eastbound Link to SH1 Southbound, Auckland (, SH 16 Eastbound Link to SH1 Northbound, Auckland (, SH 16 Lincoln Rd Off-ramp Northbound, Auckland (, SH 16 Lincoln Rd On-ramp Northbound, Auckland (, SH 1 Shelly Beach Rd Off-ramp Southbound, Auckland (, SH 1 Esmonde Rd Off-ramp Northbound, Auckland (, SH 1 Full Closure Tristram Ave to Greville Rd Northbound, Auckland (, SH 1 Tristram Avenue On-ramp Northbound, Auckland (, SH 1 Upper Harbour Hwy On-ramp Northbound, Auckland (, SH 1 Oteha Valley Rd On-ramp Southbound, Auckland (, SH 1 Full Closure Oteha Valley Rd to Greville Rd Southbound, Auckland (, SH 1 Full Closure Silverdale to Puhoi Northbound, Auckland (, SH 1 Silverdale On-ramp Northbound, Auckland (, SH 1 Grand Dr On-ramp Northbound, Auckland (, SH 1 Full Closure Puhoi to Silverdale Southbound, Auckland (, SH 30 Tikitere to Rotoma, Bay Of Plenty (, SH34 to SH2 (via Matata) to SH33 (via Paengaroa) to SH30, SH 30 Te Teko to (SH2) Awakeri, Bay Of Plenty (, Detour is from SH30 on to SH34/Military Road on to SH2 then back on to SH30, SH 1B Telephone Rd/Holland Rd intersection, Waikato (. Start: 5 Mar 2023 9:00pm Due to cliff stabilisation works, the road will be one lane under Stop/Go traffic management with a 30km/h speed restriction from Sunday 5th March to Friday 10th March between 7pm and 6am. Start: 5 Sep 2022 7:00pm. Plan your journey accordingly allowing extra time for travel. In the Coromandel district, there was more than double that amount of rain in the Pinnacles with 94mm in the past 12 hours and 147mm in the last two days. SH 1 Full Closure Mt Wellington Hwy to Greenlane Northbound, Auckland (, SH 1 Mt Wellington Hwy On-ramp Northbound, Auckland (, SH 1 South Eastern Hwy On-ramp Northbound, Auckland (, SH 1 Ellerslie-Panmure Hwy-On-ramp Northbound, Auckland (, SH 16 Full Closure St Luke Rd to Grafton Rd (Incl.SH1 North/South Links), Eastbound, Auckland (, SH 16 St Lukes Rd On-ramp Eastbound, Auckland (, SH 16 Eastbound Link to SH16 Port, Auckland (, SH 1 Full Closure Mercer Off-ramp to Mercer On-ramp Northbound, Waikato (, SH 1 Pinoeer Rd On-ramp Northbound, Waikato (, SH 1 Pokeno Off-ramp Northbound, Waikato (, SH 1 Full Closure Ramarama Off-ramp to Papakura On-ramp Northbound, Auckland (, SH 1 Ramarama On-ramp Northbound, Auckland (, SH 1 Whangarei to Brynderwyn, Northland (, SH 15 Kaikohe to Maungatapere, Northland (, SH 10 Pakaraka Junction to Kaeo, Northland (, SH 1N Cape Reinga to Kaitaia, Northland (, detour Atirau Rd, Ohaunga Rd, Tokaanu Rd, SH1, SH 30 Rotorua to (SH33) Tikitere, Bay Of Plenty (, SH 2 Awakeri to Opotiki (Waimana Gorge), Bay Of Plenty (, SH 35 Opotiki to Te Araroa, Bay Of Plenty (, SH 2 Matata to (SH33) Paengaroa, Bay Of Plenty (, SH 29A Between Truman Lne and SH29A, Bay Of Plenty (, Eastbound from SH29A via SH2 to Sandhurst Rd Exit.