Moki Tunnel
Located in the Taranaki region of New Zealand’s North Island, Moki Tunnel is a 180-metre-long, single lane tunnel. Tucked away on the west of the North Island, the historic and very narrow tunnel was constructed in 1935 by the Public Works Department to aid crossing the Moki Saddle which was previously impassable in winter. It was hand dug with picks and shovels. Originally it was 5 meters high, but the tunnel’s floor was lowered in 1989, increasing the tunnel’s height to 7m. Though the road and tunnel are not heavily trafficked, they have become attractions for those interested in off-the-beaten-path travel experiences in New Zealand. The road through the tunnel is fully paved. It’s called Forgotten World Highway (New Zealand State Highway 43). It’s a drive to remember which stretches between Taumarunui and Stratford. Beyond the tunnel you emerge to the scenic delights of the Tangarakau Gorge, where the asphalted surface becomes gravel road. The road is slippery when wet.
Grade: Easy
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