Moki Tunnel Stratford District, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand
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Throsbyonchurch on 06-Jul-22. Waypoint GA26902
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| Coordinates: | S39° 1.076' E174° 48.158' (WGS 84) |
| 60H 309764E 5678936N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 268 m |
| Local Government Area: | Manawatū-Whanganui |
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Description
Moki Tunnel
Located on Ohura Road within the Whanganui National Park, Moki Tunnel is a 180-metre-long, single lane tunnel that is part of the Forgotten World Highway (New Zealand State Highway 43).
The tunnel is commonly known as the "Hobbit's Hole" (and proudly displays this name on a sign at the entrance).
Constructed in 1935 by the Public Works Department, this historic and very narrow tunnel was hand dug with picks and shovels. Originally it was 5 meters tall, but the tunnel’s floor was lowered in 1989, increasing the tunnel’s height to 7m. Beyond the tunnel you emerge to the scenic delights of the Tangarakau Gorge, where the tarseal surface becomes gravel road.
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