# Homer Tunnel

> A tunnel of about 1.2 kilometres blasted through rock and opened in 1953, on a downhill grade towards Milford Sound.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-homer-tunnel/

A tunnel of about 1.2 kilometres blasted through rock and opened in 1953, on a downhill grade towards Milford Sound. Traffic is controlled by lights and can queue at busy times. Keas often gather at the eastern end, so keep food and gear secured.

- **Nearest town:** Te Anau, New Zealand
- **Category:** Roadside oddities
- **GPS:** -44.7667, 167.9945

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April. Cold, short days in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Te Anau to Milford Sound via Homer Tunnel](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzz-milford-road/)

## Nearby

- [The Chasm](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-the-chasm/) – 4 km
- [Milford Sound / Piopiotahi](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-milford-sound-foreshore/) – 12 km
- [Routeburn Track Shelter](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-routeburn-shelter/) – 18 km
- [Mirror Lakes](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-mirror-lakes/) – 24 km

## FAQs

### Where is Homer Tunnel?

Homer Tunnel is in Te Anau, New Zealand, at GPS -44.7667, 167.9945.

### Which road trips pass Homer Tunnel?

Homer Tunnel is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Te Anau to Milford Sound via Homer Tunnel.

### What is there to see near Homer Tunnel?

Places worth a stop nearby: The Chasm (4 km), Milford Sound / Piopiotahi (12 km), Routeburn Track Shelter (18 km) and Mirror Lakes (24 km).

### When is the best time to visit Homer Tunnel?

The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)