# Tunnel Beach

> A sandstone headland with sea arches and a rock tunnel cut by hand in the 1870s, reached by a steep 20 to 30-minute track and steps down to a small beach.

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

A sandstone headland with sea arches and a rock tunnel cut by hand in the 1870s, reached by a steep 20 to 30-minute track and steps down to a small beach. The path is sealed but demanding on the way back. The track may close in the lambing season.

- **Nearest town:** Dunedin, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -45.9248, 170.4705

## Good to know

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

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Dunedin city and the wildlife of Otago Peninsula](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzz-dunedin-otago-peninsula/)

## Nearby

- [St Clair Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-st-clair-beach/) – 2 km
- [Dunedin Railway Station](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-dunedin-railway-station/) – 6 km
- [Toitū Otago Settlers Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-toitu-otago-settlers-museum/) – 6 km
- [Speight’s Brewery](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-speights-brewery/) – 6 km

## FAQs

### Where is Tunnel Beach?

Tunnel Beach is in Dunedin, New Zealand, at GPS -45.9248, 170.4705.

### Which road trips pass Tunnel Beach?

Tunnel Beach is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Dunedin city and the wildlife of Otago Peninsula.

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

Places worth a stop nearby: St Clair Beach (2 km), Dunedin Railway Station (6 km), Toitū Otago Settlers Museum (6 km) and Speight’s Brewery (6 km).

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

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