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    Tatare Tunnels

    Tourist AttractionsWest Coast, West Coast New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    Anonymous
    Jan 25, 2023
    Positive

    Nice walk but a bit exhausting. The tunnels are awesome, saw a lot glowworms. The end is closed so you have to turn around and walk back. Wear slippers

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    Anonymous
    Dec 24, 2022
    Positive

    The coolest walk! Need a torch. The walk starts through the forest and then you walk uphill for a little bit before you reach the tunnel entrance.

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    Anonymous
    Sep 6, 2022
    Positive

    So cool!!!! Went to the i-site who informed us there is always water in there, so make sure you have good shoes and/or are okay with them getting wet. Saw some glow worms during the day time!! Bring a flash light. The end of the first tunnel is closed off but still an amazing experience.

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    Anonymous
    Dec 8, 2020
    Neutral

    It's a bit of a hike to go there and the tunnel was flooded and there was a sign that the tunnel is closed at the end. Still a nice area

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    Anonymous
    Jun 5, 2020
    Positive

    Strange and interesting piece of mining and hydroelectric history. Wear gum boots! Some glow worms

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    Anonymous
    Feb 15, 2020
    Positive

    The tunnel was open (as of Friday, 2/14/20). However, we only got to the end of the tunnel, since from there the path was blocked by a grille. Ie unfortunately we couldn't enjoy a view after the tunnel path. The experience was great anyway. Walked through the ice-cold water of the tunnel with flip flops (about 15-20 minutes back and forth). You can see a few glow worms and many spider eyes! ? The ascent to the tunnel takes about 30 minutes. We had a lot of fun and would do it again! :)

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    Anonymous
    Feb 9, 2020
    Positive

    It’s open again (9 feb). The water is freezing, walked barefoot. Would recommend to wear flip flops or rubber boots, however you can walk barefoot. Walk without the lights on even tho it’s scary, and u will see all the “stars in the sky” amazing!

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    Anonymous
    Jan 15, 2020
    Neutral

    Still closed today. Closed sign is dated 7th/dec/2019 with tape blocking the walkway. Doesn’t look to be opening any time soon.

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    Anonymous
    Jan 9, 2020
    Neutral

    Still closed because of Storm damage

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    Anonymous
    Dec 29, 2019
    Neutral

    Still closed

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