The Tarata Tunnel was dug by hand in 1904, the same year as Tarata Hall was built, with the Clifton County Engineer reporting that "the tunnel on Otaraoa Road had been completed at a cost of £315" (Taranaki Herald 12 October 1904). Constructed to enable residents to get to the valley from Waitara, it is approximately 30 metres long.
The historic tunnel has undergone several enlargements over the years to allow larger commercial vehicle access.
Road Tunnels of Taranaki
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