Poets Bridge, Pukekura Park, New Plymouth
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Phronimos
S 39° 03.952 E 174° 04.744
60H E 247283 N 5671853
The Poet bridge, built in 1884, crosses the Main Lake near the Kiosk. The original bridge was rebuilt in 1938, and is a very popular photo spot with Mt Egmont/Taranaki as a backdrop.
Waymark Code: WM92MA
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 06/18/2010
Views: 5
Pukekura Park, covering about 128 acres is a world-renowned park located in the heart of New Plymouth city.
Opened in 1876 as the Recreation Ground, and renamed in 1908 as Pukekura Park, it contains a diverse range of landscapes, including many plant collections, exotic specimen trees, lakes and water features, and walking trails through native bush - all man-made and planted.
In 1883, Pukekura Park board member Mr. J T Davis drew the horse The Poet in a sweepstake on an Auckland race. It won, and Davis collected 150 Pounds which he immediately handed to the board for building the bridge. The Poets Bridge, designed by a Mr. Barclay, was opened in 1884 connecting the two sides of the main boating lake.
Trail Name: Saxton Walk around Pukekura Park
Approximate Length of Bridge: 40
Obstacle: Connecting the two sides the Pukekura Park Main Lake
Trail Type: Gravel
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Visit Instructions:
Photos are encouraged, but not required.