Kawatiri Historic Railway Walk
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This easy walk follows a short section of the former railway line that ran from Nelson towards Murchison.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
Information panels at the Historic Kawatiri Railway site
PHOTO: Shellie Evans ©
The walk starts from a carpark with information panels detailing the rich history of the area. After 200 metres the track crosses an old rail bridge before passing through a train tunnel built in 1923. A torch is helpful but not essential.
The track returns via beech forest above the Hope River closing the loop at the entrance to the tunnel.
Getting there
Located at Kawatiri Junction at the intersection of SH6 and SH63, 35 km northeast of Murchison.
Know before you go
Sandflies
There are many sandflies in this area, especially during summer.
Wasps
There are many wasps during summer.
Nearby
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track