Kawarau Gorge

#138 among destinations in New Zealand

Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon

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Facts and practical information

The Kawarau Gorge is a major river gorge created by the Kawarau River in Central Otago, in the South Island of New Zealand. The towns of Queenstown and Cromwell are linked by State Highway 6 through the gorge. ()

Coordinates: 45°1'12"S, 169°5'24"E

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OtagoNew Zealand

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Kawarau Gorge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Motorsport, Roaring Meg hydro scheme, Highlands Motorsport Park.

4.4 miSE
45°3'22"S • 169°9'54"E
Motorsport, Cromwell
113 min walk • Museum
1.6 miNW
Mountain, View point
Roaring Meg hydro scheme
40 min walk • The Roaring Meg hydro scheme refers to two small hydro electricity power stations fed by the Roaring Meg Dam. The scheme is located next to the Roaring Meg Stream in the Kawarau Gorge, near Cromwell, New Zealand.
4.7 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Highlands Motorsport Park
121 min walk • The Highlands Motorsport Park is a motor racing circuit and premiere tourist destination in Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand. Opened in March 2013, the facility features a 4.100 km circuit, designed by drawing inspiration from some of the world's most famous race tracks.

Kawarau Gorge

Facts and practical information

Kawarau Gorge plan & book

Kawarau Gorge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Motorsport, Cromwell

Roaring Meg hydro scheme

Highlands Motorsport Park