자연사진 Wikimedia CommonsHomer Tunnel
New Zealand
At an altitude of 945 metres above sea level and 1.2 kilometres in length, the unlined road tunnel allows access through sheer rock to Milford Sound with a gradient of 1 in 10. Completed in 1953, traffic lights control the traffic flow through the tunnel. An incredible part of your journey along the Milford Road.
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1Homer Tunnel
We have arrived at the eastern portal of the Homer Tunnel, arguably the most dramatic and highly anticipated engineering feature on the journey to Milford Sound. As you wait at the traffic lights—a modern necessity to manage the…
앱에서 듣기2The Kea Inspection
While waiting for the traffic light to turn green, it is highly likely that your vehicle will receive an inspection from the local residents: the Kea. This high-altitude staging area is a notorious gathering spot for these highly…
앱에서 듣기3Depression-Era Engineering
The dark void before us is the result of grueling, incredibly dangerous physical labor. The construction of the Homer Tunnel began in 1935, initiated as a government relief project during the depths of the Great Depression. …
앱에서 듣기4The Subterranean Descent
As the light turns green and we enter the tunnel, the sensory environment shifts dramatically. The Homer Tunnel is exactly 1.2 kilometers, or roughly three-quarters of a mile, in length. …
앱에서 듣기5The Leaking Mountain
As we progress through the darkness, you will undoubtedly notice a significant amount of water inside the tunnel. Headlights catch the glint of moisture streaming down the jagged walls, and water frequently drips heavily from the…
앱에서 듣기6Avalanche Management
While we are temporarily safe within the rock, it is vital to acknowledge the extreme hazard that dictates the operation of this entire route: avalanches. Both the eastern portal we entered and the western portal we are…
앱에서 듣기7Emerging into the Cleddau Valley
Prepare for the visual shock as we approach the western portal and burst back into the daylight. We are emerging into the Cleddau Valley, and the geographical transformation is absolute. …
앱에서 듣기8Homer Tunnel
As we descend further into the Cleddau Valley, take a moment to reflect on the monumental transit we have just completed. The Homer Tunnel is the literal and metaphorical crux of the journey to Milford Sound. …
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| 위치 | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| 종류 | 자연 |
| 이야기 구간 | 8 |
| 글 언어 | 영어 |
| 좌표 | -44.7641, 167.9811 |
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