Spooners Tunnel, completed in 1893, is New Zealand’s longest decommissioned railway tunnel, stretching over 1.35 kilometers beneath the Spooners Range. Now open to walkers and cyclists, the tunnel is locally known for its eerie darkness, strange echoes, and reports of disembodied voices and ghostly apparitions. It has featured in New Zealand ghost lore and urban exploration forums, drawing both history buffs and paranormal seekers.