Munro’s Gully Track
Alerts
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Explore the beech forest and water races right next to the site of New Zealand’s first goldrush and discover historic dams that powered the shifting of entire hills.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Sampled from the national 8m elevation model. No LiDAR survey covers this route yet.
Description
After pulling into the grassy parking area at Victoria Dam, wander up through the beech forest of Munro’s Gully.
The track follows the route of historic water races to historic Cornishman’s Dam which was used to store water for sluicing in Gabriels Gully and Munro’s Gully.
The track crosses a forestry road – take care and look both ways before crossing.
Getting there
Munro’s Gully Track can be accessed from Victoria Road on the west side of Gabriels Gully
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track