Clifden Suspension Bridge — Clifden, New Zealand
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Dunbar Loop
S 46° 01.792 E 167° 42.907
58G E 710121 N 4899049
This historic suspension bridge has spanned the Waiau River since 1899 and remains the longest suspension bridge in New Zealand
Waymark Code: WM7BVM
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 10/02/2009
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The
Clifden Suspension Bridge was opened on April 5th, 1899 as all traffic bridge. It remained in this use until 1978 when a modern highway bridge was built downstream.
In its 110 year history the Clifden Suspension Bridge has remained New Zealand's longest suspension bridge. Today it remains open to foot and bicycle traffic.
Visit Instructions:
Walk across the bridge! That is why you came here, wasn't it?
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