Kaimai Tunnel

The Kaimai Tunnel is a railway tunnel through the 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.
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  • Type: Tunnel
  • Description: railway tunnel in New Zealand
  • Also known as: Kaimai Railway Tunnel

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wardville.

Hamlet
Walton is a settlement in . It is sited at the junction of Walton Road and Morrinsville Walton Road, in the Central Waikato Region. The Walton Golf Club is 2 kilometres from the centre of the village. is situated 8 km southwest of Kaimai Tunnel.

Kaimai Tunnel

Latitude
-37.67821° or 37° 40′ 42″ south
Longitude
175.87021° or 175° 52′ 13″ east
Elevation
813 metres (2,667 feet)
Open location code
4VJQ8VCC+P3
Geo­Names ID
6235784
Wiki­data ID
Q15232543
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In Other Languages

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Localities in the Area

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