Kaimai Tunnel
The Kaimai Tunnel is a railway tunnel through the Kaimai Range in the North Island of New Zealand. Since it was opened in 1978, it has held the title of longest tunnel, at 8.879 kilometres, in New Zealand, assuming this distinction from the previous title holder, the Rimutaka Tunnel.
- Tunnel
- …lies at an elevation of 813 metres (2,667 feet)
- …is also known as “Kaimai Railway Tunnel”
- Description: railway tunnel in New Zealand
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Wardville.
Wardville
Hamlet
Walton is a settlement in New Zealand. Wardville is situated 8 km southwest of Kaimai Tunnel.
Kaimai Tunnel
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Latitude
-37.67821° or 37° 40′ 42″ south
Longitude
175.87021° or 175° 52′ 13″ east
Open location code
4VJQ8VCC+P3
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In Other Languages
From Asturian to Spanish—“Kaimai Tunnel” goes by many names.
- Asturian: “Túnel de Kaimai”
- German: “Kaimai-Tunnel”
- Spanish: “Tunel de Kaimai”
- Spanish: “Túnel de Kaimai”
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