Pedestrian Suspension Bridge over Waiau River - Fiordland, New Zealand
S 45° 29.460 E 167° 39.789
58G E 708095 N 4959053
This ~70 metre suspension bridge crosses the Waiau River and is particularly known for a few things: it's the start (or end) of the Kepler Track (one of NZ's Great Walks), it's the location of a Lord of the Rings scene and it's a great place to fish.
Waymark Code: WMJVX5
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 01/05/2014
Views: 5
This ~70 metre suspension bridge crosses the Waiau River and is particularly known for a few things: it's the start (or end) of the Kepler Track (one of NZ's Great Walks), it's the location of a Lord of the Rings scene (see nearby waymark) and it's a great place to fish.
It has a maximum load of 10 persons.
The accompanying plaque reads:
New Zealand Electricity has provided this bridge as an amenity to enhance the enjoyment of the park. Designed and built by the Ministry of Works and Development as part of the Manapouri Power Project. The bridge was formally presented to the Fiordland National Park Board on Saturday 11 September 1976.
Visit Instructions:
Walk across the bridge! That is why you came here, wasn't it?
Bring a camera so that you can take a photo of the bridge. Upload at least one photo that you took of the bridge, you or others can be in the photo.
Include any additional history that you may know or have learned about the bridge.
Last but not least, include any story you may have about finding the bridge or your journey across the bridge.
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