Suspension Bridges of New Zealand
This is a list of all 195 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory for the country New Zealand . Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.
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Bridgemeister ID: 654 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1842 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: New Plymouth, New Zealand Crossing: Waiwakaiho River References: GAP Status: Replaced, 1859
GAP: May have been first New Zealand suspension bridge.
Bridgemeister ID: 655 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1862 Name: Gloucester Street Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Crossing: Avon River References: GAP
Bridgemeister ID: 656 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1864 Name: Taieri River Also Known As: West Taieri Location: Outram, New Zealand Crossing: Taieri River Principals: John Turnbull Thomson References: GAP Use: Vehicular Status: Replaced, 1966 Main Cables: Eyebar (iron) Suspended Spans: 4 Main Spans: 2 Side Spans: 2
Bridgemeister ID: 657 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1867 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Mataura, New Zealand Principals: John Turnbull Thomson References: GAP
Bridgemeister ID: 658 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1868 Name: Skippers Canyon Location: Maori Point vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Shotover River At or Near Feature: Skippers Canyon Principals: John Turnbull Thomson References: GAP Use: Footbridge Status: Removed Main Cables: Wire
Bridgemeister ID: 660 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1874 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Bannockburn, New Zealand Crossing: Kawarau River References: GAP Status: Replaced
Bridgemeister ID: 414 (added before 2003)Year Completed: 1876 Name: Brunner Location: Brunner, New Zealand Crossing: Grey River / Māwheranui Coordinates: 42.433068 S 171.324420 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Principals: John Carruthers References: GAP Use: Vehicular and Rail Status: Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2017) Main Cables: Wire Suspended Spans: 1
GAP: Collapsed just before opening due to anchor plate failure, rebuilt. Rebuilt again 1925-1926. Towers replaced 1963-1964.
Bridgemeister ID: 664 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1878 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: New Zealand Crossing: Hawea River Principals: William Grant, McKellar References: GAP
Bridgemeister ID: 665 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1879 Name: Shaky Also Known As: Manuherikia Location: Alexandra, New Zealand Crossing: Manuherikia River Coordinates: 45.253846 S 169.398651 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Principals: L.D. Macgeorge, William Grant, McKellar References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2017) Main Cables: Wire Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 666 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1880 Name: Daniel O'Connell Location: Ophir, New Zealand Crossing: Manuherikia River Coordinates: 45.110783 S 169.590268 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Principals: L.D. Macgeorge, J.S. Derby, R. Edgar References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: In use (last checked: 2018) Main Cables: Wire Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 65.5 meters (214.9 feet)
Bridgemeister ID: 667 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1880 Name: Kawarau Gorge Location: Kawarau Gorge, Central Otago, New Zealand Crossing: Kawarau River Gorge Coordinates: 45.008882 S 168.899938 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Principals: H.P. Higginson, A.R.W Fulton, W.C. Edwards References: AAJ , GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2017) Main Cables: Wire (iron) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 91.4 meters (300 feet)
Appears to now be used solely as a bungee-jumping platform.
Bridgemeister ID: 663 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1881 Name: Clyde Location: Clyde, New Zealand Crossing: Clutha River Coordinates: 45.190387 S 169.315977 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Principals: William Grant, McKellar References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: Replaced, 1936 Main Cables: Wire Suspended Spans: 3 Main Span: 1 Side Spans: 2
Bridgemeister ID: 668 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1882 Name: Alexandra Location: Alexandra, New Zealand Crossing: Clutha River Coordinates: 45.258245 S 169.391270 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Principals: L.D. Macgeorge, Jeremiah Drummey, Robert Hay References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: Only towers remain (last checked: 2017) Main Cables: Wire Main Span: 1 x 79.9 meters (262.1 feet)
Bridgemeister ID: 670 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1885 Name: Hope River Stock Location: Glynn Wye, North Canterbury, New Zealand Crossing: Hope River Coordinates: 42.588804 S 172.510846 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Principals: J. & A. Anderson Ltd. References: GAP Use: Footbridge and Stock Status: Derelict (last checked: 2019) Main Cables: Wire Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 75.3 meters (247 feet)
GAP: Collapsed late 20th century.
Bridgemeister ID: 669 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1885 Name: Sutton Location: Sutton vicinity and Middlemarch vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Taieri River Coordinates: 45.575599 S 170.131762 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Principals: Bain References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: Dismantled, October, 2017 (last checked: 2017) Main Cables: Wire Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 44 meters (144.4 feet) estimated
Wrecked by flood, July 2017. Dismantled, October 2017
Bridgemeister ID: 671 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1887 Name: Roxburgh Location: Roxburgh, New Zealand Crossing: Clutha River Coordinates: 45.542731 S 169.320220 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Principals: J. McCormack References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: Only towers remain (last checked: 2017) Main Cables: Wire Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 674 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1893 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Hamua, New Zealand Crossing: Makakahi River Principals: Joseph Dawson References: GAP
Bridgemeister ID: 673 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1893 Name: Mandeville Also Known As: Swing Location: Kaiapoi, New Zealand Crossing: Kaiapoi River At or Near Feature: Trousselot Park Coordinates: 43.3811 S 172.65584 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap References: GAP Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2019) Main Cables: Wire Suspended Spans: 3 Main Spans: 3
Bridgemeister ID: 675 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1894 Name: Pokororo Also Known As: Ngatimoti Location: Ngatimoti and Woodstock, New Zealand Crossing: Motueka River References: GAP Use: Footbridge Main Cables: Wire Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 91.4 meters (299.9 feet)
GAP: Originally footbridge, widened 1916. Collapsed October, 1931. Rebuilt.
Bridgemeister ID: 676 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1897 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Tiroiti, New Zealand Crossing: Capburn River References: GAP Use: Pack and Stock
Bridgemeister ID: 677 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1897 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Utiku vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Rangitikei River References: GAP Status: Replaced, 1970
Bridgemeister ID: 661 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1897 Name: Macandrew Location: Bannockburn, New Zealand Crossing: Kawarau River References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: Replaced, 1964 Main Cables: Wire Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 678 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1899 Name: Clifden Location: Clifden, Southland, New Zealand Crossing: Waiau River Coordinates: 46.029752 S 167.715139 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Principals: C.H. Howorth, W. Baird, E.R. Ussher References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: Restricted to foot traffic, since 1978 (last checked: 2016) Main Cables: Wire Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 111.5 meters (365.8 feet)
Bridgemeister ID: 680 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1900 Name: Mafeking Also Known As: Revell's Location: Raven Quay, New Zealand Crossing: Kaiapoi River Coordinates: 43.377701 S 172.651679 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Principals: Thompson and Murphy References: GAP Use: Footbridge Status: Modified, 1973
Bridgemeister ID: 679 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1901 Name: Skippers Location: Maori Point vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Upper Shotover River At or Near Feature: Skippers Canyon Coordinates: 44.844355 S 168.686769 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Principals: John Black, A.J. Fraser Co. References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: In use (last checked: 2017) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 96.3 meters (315.9 feet)
Bridgemeister ID: 683 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1902 Name: Salisbury's Location: Golden Bay, New Zealand Crossing: Aorere River References: GAP Use: Footbridge Status: Destroyed, December 28, 2010 Main Cables: Wire Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 37.2 meters (122 feet)
Bridgemeister ID: 686 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1904 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Mt. Bruce, New Zealand Crossing: Ruamahanga River Principals: Joseph Dawson References: GAP
Bridgemeister ID: 684 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1904 Name: Pomeroy's Also Known As: James's Location: Bainham, Golden Bay, New Zealand Crossing: Aorere River References: GAP
Bridgemeister ID: 687 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1905 Name: Mangarere Road Location: Mangaweka, New Zealand Crossing: Rangitikei River References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 689 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1906 Name: Baton Location: Baton River valley vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Motueka River References: GAP Use: Footbridge and Stock Status: Replaced, 1961 Main Cables: Wire Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 91.4 meters (299.9 feet)
Bridgemeister ID: 688 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1906 Name: Puketapu-Moteo Also Known As: Puketapu Swing Location: Puketapu, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand Crossing: Tutaekuri River References: GAP Use: Vehicular Status: Replaced, 1963 Main Cables: Wire (steel) Main Span: 1 x 129 meters (423.2 feet)
Bridgemeister ID: 770 (added 2003-03-13)Year Completed: 1907 Name: Douglas Location: Franz Josef Glacier vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Waiho River Coordinates: 43.418226 S 170.180737 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2019) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 690 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1909 Name: Melling Location: Lower Hutt, New Zealand Crossing: Te Awa Kairangi / Hutt River Principals: Joseph Dawson References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: Replaced Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 91.4 meters (299.9 feet)
Bridgemeister ID: 691 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1911 Name: Kaiwarra Location: Ethelton vicinity, North Canterbury, New Zealand Crossing: Hurunui River Principals: Arthur Falkner, T. Ridley References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Main Cables: Wire Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 46.8 meters (153.5 feet)
Bridgemeister ID: 693 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1912 Name: Ireland's Road Also Known As: Wilson Cutting Road Location: Ashley Clinton vicinity, New Zealand Principals: Joseph Dawson References: GAP Use: Vehicular Status: Replaced, 1968 Main Span: 1 x 43.4 meters (142.4 feet)
Bridgemeister ID: 692 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1912 Name: Mangatewai Road Also Known As: Boyle Road Location: Ashley Clinton vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Mangatewai River Principals: Joseph Dawson References: GAP Use: Vehicular Status: Demolished, 1970 Main Span: 1 x 53.1 meters (174.2 feet)
GAP: Completed c.1912. Destroyed by earthquake, 1931. Hamish Kynoch writes: "This bridge over the Mangatewai River was located on Boyle Road. It was damaged in the large earthquake in 1931, but stood for many years, and was used occasionally for livestock, with wooden planking over the crack in the concrete deck. It was demolished about 1970 by dynamiting the anchor blocks at one end of the bridge. There was no replacement and the old road is now closed. Another bridge of the same design was located about three miles away on Wilson Cutting Road." See 1912 Ireland's Road (Wilson Cutting Road) - Ashley Clinton vicinity, New Zealand .
Bridgemeister ID: 695 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1913 Name: Horseshoe Bend Location: Horseshoe Bend, Millers Flat vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Clutha River Coordinates: 45.722574 S 169.471335 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Principals: John Edie, Jimmy Doake References: GAP Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2017) Main Cables: Wire Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 694 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1913 Name: Peninsula Location: Ngatimoti, New Zealand Crossing: Motueka River Principals: D.F. Whiteside References: GAP Use: Vehicular Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 3 Main Span: 1 x 58.5 meters (191.9 feet)
GAP: Reconstructed, 1938.
Bridgemeister ID: 697 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1914 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Mangaweka vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Rangitikei River At or Near Feature: 'Meeting of the Waters' Coordinates: 39.754594 S 175.835543 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Principals: S.A.R. Mair References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: Only towers remain, since 1961 (last checked: 2017) Main Cables: Wire Suspended Spans: 1
GAP: Located at junction of Rangitikei and Hautapu rivers. Replaced, 1961, but original towers remain at the site as of 2017.
Bridgemeister ID: 696 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1914 Name: Mokai Location: Taoroa Junction, New Zealand Crossing: Rangitikei River Principals: Joseph Dawson References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: Replaced, 1963 Main Cables: Wire Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 77 meters (252.6 feet)
GAP: Replaced, 1963, after overloaded sheep truck fell through deck.
Bridgemeister ID: 718 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1916 Name: Te Koura Location: Okahukura vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Ongarue River References: GAP Use: Footbridge Status: Derelict Main Cables: Wire Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 699 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1917 Name: Maoribank Also Known As: Whiteman's Location: Maoribank, Upper Hutt, New Zealand Crossing: Te Awa Kairangi / Hutt River Principals: Joseph Dawson References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: Collapsed, September 14, 1988 Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
1988, September 14: Collapsed due to flood.
Bridgemeister ID: 700 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1918 Name: (footbridge) Location: Wakefield vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Dove River References: GAP Use: Footbridge
Bridgemeister ID: 698 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1918 Name: Opiki Toll Also Known As: Akers Toll Location: Rangitane, New Zealand Crossing: Manawatu River Coordinates: 40.431841 S 175.468575 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Principals: Joseph Dawson References: AAJ , GAP , PTS2 Use: Vehicular Status: Derelict (last checked: 2024) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Main Span: 1
1969: Bypassed. 2023, September: After many years of the main cables and suspenders hanging with no deck, one of the main cables collapsed. 2024, March: The collapsed main cable is raised back into position. The bridge, however, is still a just derelict monument with no deck.
Bridgemeister ID: 7655 (added 2023-06-10)Year Completed: 1919 Name: Morgan's Location: Parinui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand Crossing: Mangapurua Stream At or Near Feature: Bridge to Nowhere Walk Coordinates: 39.270940 S 174.972349 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Status: Derelict, since c. 1930s Main Cables: Wire Main Span: 1
2022: Remnants are still visible adjacent to its replacement concrete deck arch bridge (1936) known as the "Bridge to Nowhere".
Bridgemeister ID: 701 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1920 Name: Lacy's Location: New Zealand Crossing: Retaruke River References: GAP Use: Footbridge Status: Replaced
Bridgemeister ID: 7593 (added 2023-05-07)Year Completed: 1921 Name: Monowai Location: Monowai, New Zealand Crossing: Waiau River Use: Vehicular Status: Destroyed, 1959 Main Cables: Wire (steel) Main Span: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 702 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1923 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Murchison vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Buller River References: GAP
Bridgemeister ID: 715 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1924 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Cattle Flat, West Wanaka, Wanaka vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Matukituki River Coordinates: 44.636005 S 168.992132 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap References: GAP Use: Vehicular Status: Destroyed, September 10, 1970 Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
Papers Past | Newspapers | Press | 12 September 1970 | BRIDGE DOWN . Article dated September 11, 1970: "The single-span suspension bridge across the West Matukituki River, 13 miles from Wanaka, was blown away by gale-force winds yesterday afternoon, cutting the only road access to West Wanaka station, where 10 persons are now isolated."
Bridgemeister ID: 712 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1924 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Tolaga Bay vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Mangaheia River Principals: Tom Ryan References: GAP
GAP: completed circa 1924, in addition to "The Five Bridges" also spanning the Mangaheia
Bridgemeister ID: 707 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1924 Name: Mangaheia I Location: Tauwhareparae Road, Tolaga Bay vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Mangaheia River Principals: Tom Ryan References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: Replaced Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 41 meters (134.5 feet)
GAP: completed circa 1924. One of "The Five Bridges" that spanned the Mangaheia on the Tauwhareparae Road.
Bridgemeister ID: 708 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1924 Name: Mangaheia II Location: Tauwhareparae Road, Tolaga Bay vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Mangaheia River Principals: Tom Ryan References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: Replaced Main Cables: Wire (steel)
GAP: completed circa 1924. One of "The Five Bridges" that spanned the Mangaheia on the Tauwhareparae Road.
Bridgemeister ID: 709 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1924 Name: Mangaheia III Location: Tauwhareparae Road, Tolaga Bay vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Mangaheia River Principals: Tom Ryan References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: Replaced Main Cables: Wire (steel)
GAP: completed circa 1924. One of "The Five Bridges" that spanned the Mangaheia on the Tauwhareparae Road.
Bridgemeister ID: 710 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1924 Name: Mangaheia IV Location: Tauwhareparae Road, Tolaga Bay vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Mangaheia River Principals: Tom Ryan References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: Replaced Main Cables: Wire (steel)
GAP: completed circa 1924. One of "The Five Bridges" that spanned the Mangaheia on the Tauwhareparae Road.
Bridgemeister ID: 711 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1924 Name: Mangaheia V Location: Tauwhareparae Road, Tolaga Bay vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Mangaheia River Principals: Tom Ryan References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: Replaced Main Cables: Wire (steel)
GAP: completed circa 1924. One of "The Five Bridges" that spanned the Mangaheia on the Tauwhareparae Road.
Bridgemeister ID: 713 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1925 Name: Springvale Location: Taihape vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Rangitikei River Coordinates: 39.488097 S 176.033601 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2015) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 720 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1926 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Arero, Tolaga Bay vicinity, New Zealand References: GAP
Bridgemeister ID: 714 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1926 Name: Arapuni Location: Arapuni Power Station, New Zealand Crossing: Waikato River Coordinates: 38.070585 S 175.644480 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Principals: David Rowell & Co., Armstrong Whitworth References: GAP Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2019) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 716 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1926 Name: Bertrand Road Location: Huirangi, New Zealand Crossing: Waitara River Coordinates: 39.047336 S 174.254549 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Principals: N.C. Fookes References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: In use, 2006 (last checked: 2017) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 61 meters (200.1 feet)
Bridgemeister ID: 719 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1926 Name: Lower Hurunui Location: North Canterbury, New Zealand Crossing: Hurunui River Coordinates: 42.907226 S 173.273596 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Principals: H.F. Toogood References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: In use (last checked: 2017) Main Cables: Wire (steel)
GAP: Refurbished, 1983. Not entirely clear the bridge described in GAP as the "Lower Hurunui" bridge near the mouth of the Hurunui is the same bridge as the present day bridge carrying Blythe Road. The detailed description of the 1926 bridge does not seem to match the current structure. However, Thornton also implied major changes to the bridge during the 1983 refurbishment.
Bridgemeister ID: 722 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1927 Name: Limestone Ford Location: Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand References: GAP Status: Replaced
GAP: Replaced, early 1970's.
Bridgemeister ID: 721 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1927 Name: Waiho Gorge Location: Franz Josef Glacier vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Waiho River Coordinates: 43.393202 S 170.180682 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap References: GAP Use: Vehicular Status: Removed, c. 1990 Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 91.4 meters (300 feet)
Bridgemeister ID: 728 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1929 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Waimata Valley, Gisborne vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Waimata River References: GAP
Bridgemeister ID: 724 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1929 Name: Creighton's Location: Inangahua County, New Zealand Crossing: Maruia River References: GAP
Bridgemeister ID: 729 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1929 Name: Fox River Location: Fox Glacier, New Zealand Crossing: Fox River Coordinates: 43.487188 S 170.029302 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap References: GAP Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2014) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 70 meters (229.7 feet)
Bridgemeister ID: 726 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1929 Name: Hinckesman's Access Road Location: Frasertown vicinity, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand Crossing: Mangapoike River Principals: T. Delaney References: GAP Use: Vehicular Status: Destroyed, 1935
Bridgemeister ID: 734 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1930 Name: (footbridge) Location: Grey Valley, Slaty Creek vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Big River References: GAP Use: Footbridge
Bridgemeister ID: 731 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1930 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Whangaehu Valley, Kakatahi, New Zealand Crossing: Whangaehu River At or Near Feature: Field's Track Coordinates: 39.621392 S 175.422532 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap References: GAP Status: Removed Main Span: 1 x 53.5 meters (175.5 feet)
GAP: "On Field's Track, which links the Parapara (Wanganui-Raethi) Road at Kakatahi with the Whangaehu Valley." Coordinates are for the current (2020) Field's Track crossing of the Whangaehu River.
Bridgemeister ID: 737 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1931 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Murchison District, New Zealand Crossing: Matiri River References: GAP Status: Removed
GAP: Maybe completed early 1932, no longer in existence.
Bridgemeister ID: 736 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1931 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Wakarara, Tikokino vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Waipawa River Principals: S.T. Silver References: GAP
Bridgemeister ID: 735 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1931 Name: Mata River Location: Makarika, Ruatoria vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Mata River References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: Replaced Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 151 meters (495.4 feet)
Bridgemeister ID: 738 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1932 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Mangaohutu-Retaruke Road, New Zealand Crossing: Wanganui River References: GAP
Bridgemeister ID: 739 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1932 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Rakautangi-Kohara Road, Waimarino County, New Zealand Crossing: Rakautangi Stream References: GAP
Bridgemeister ID: 741 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1932 Name: Horse Location: Milford Sound vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Cleddau River Coordinates: 44.703778 S 167.967861 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap References: GAP Use: Pack and Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2022) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 36.5 meters (119.8 feet)
Bridgemeister ID: 740 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1932 Name: Lacy's Location: Retaruke, New Zealand Crossing: Retaruke River Coordinates: 39.108536 S 175.075048 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Principals: Bill Baker References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: In use (last checked: 2013) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 45.7 meters (149.9 feet)
Bridgemeister ID: 746 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1933 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Carluke vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Tunakino River References: GAP
Distinct from other 1933 bridge in same vicinity.
Bridgemeister ID: 747 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1933 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Carluke vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Tunakino River References: GAP
Bridgemeister ID: 749 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1933 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: S.J. Butt's property, Marlborough, New Zealand Crossing: Rai River References: GAP
GAP: completed circa 1933.
Bridgemeister ID: 743 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1933 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Totoro Road, New Zealand Crossing: Mokau River References: GAP
Bridgemeister ID: 750 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1934 Name: (footbridge) Location: Grey Valley, New Zealand Crossing: Slaty Creek Use: Footbridge
Bridgemeister ID: 7614 (added 2023-05-26)Year Completed: 1935 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Hector vicinity, Stockton, West Coast, New Zealand Crossing: Ngakawau River At or Near Feature: Mangatini Falls Coordinates: 41.607568 S 171.912836 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Rail Status: Removed, c. 1981 Main Cables: Wire Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 752 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1936 Name: (footbridge) Location: Gisborne vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Waimata River References: GAP Use: Footbridge
Bridgemeister ID: 754 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1936 Name: (footbridge) Location: Motumote, Southland, New Zealand Crossing: Waiau River References: GAP Use: Footbridge
Bridgemeister ID: 755 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1936 Name: (footbridge) Location: Waikino, New Zealand Crossing: Ohinemuri River Principals: L.E. Shaw References: GAP Use: Footbridge Status: Destroyed, 1981 Main Cables: Wire Main Span: 1 x 42.1 meters (138.1 feet)
GAP: Damaged by flood, 1964. Repaired. Destroyed by flood, 1981.
Bridgemeister ID: 751 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1936 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Ohura vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Waikaka Stream References: GAP
Bridgemeister ID: 727 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1936 Name: Hinckesman's Access Road Location: Frasertown vicinity, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand Crossing: Mangapoike River Principals: T. Delaney References: GAP Use: Vehicular Status: Destroyed
Bridgemeister ID: 748 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1936 Name: Smart's Location: Marlborough, New Zealand Crossing: Rai River References: GAP Use: Footbridge
Bridgemeister ID: 757 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1937 Name: (footbridge) Location: Bruce property, New Zealand Crossing: Maruia River References: GAP Use: Footbridge
Bridgemeister ID: 758 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1937 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Waitaria Bay, Havelock vicinity, New Zealand References: GAP Use: Stock Main Span: 1 x 18.3 meters (60 feet)
Bridgemeister ID: 761 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1937 Name: Hodder Location: Seddon vicinity, Marlborough, New Zealand Crossing: Hodder River Coordinates: 41.884739 S 173.641185 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: In use (last checked: 2019) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 64 meters (210 feet)
GAP: Refurbished 1982. Strengthened, 2015.
Bridgemeister ID: 759 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1937 Name: Monymusk Farm Location: Leamington Valley, Cheviot vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Leamington River Principals: Ellis Upritchard References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 756 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1937 Name: Redpath's Location: Waioeka Gorge, Opotiki vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Waioeka River References: GAP
Bridgemeister ID: 763 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1938 Name: Fox River Location: Fox Glacier valley, West Coast, New Zealand Crossing: Fox River Coordinates: 43.477723 S 170.008270 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: In use (last checked: 2019) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 109.7 meters (359.9 feet)
Bridgemeister ID: 760 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1938 Name: Te Reinga Location: Wairoa vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Wairoa River References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: Extant (last checked: 2001) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
Scheduled to be demolished, 2003.
Bridgemeister ID: 766 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1939 Name: (footbridge) Location: Dannevirke vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Mangatoro Stream References: GAP Use: Footbridge
Bridgemeister ID: 768 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1939 Name: (footbridge) Location: West Bank, New Zealand Crossing: Maruia River References: GAP Use: Footbridge
Bridgemeister ID: 764 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1939 Name: Cook River Location: West Coast, New Zealand Crossing: Cook River Coordinates: 43.498923 S 169.966063 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: In use (last checked: 2019) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 80.5 meters (264.1 feet)
Coordinates are for the current (2019) Willowflat Road crossing of the Mohaka River, likely the same location as the suspension bridge.
Bridgemeister ID: 765 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1940 Name: Karangarua River Location: West Coast, New Zealand Crossing: Karangarua River Coordinates: 43.575031 S 169.805960 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: In use (last checked: 2019) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 130 meters (426.5 feet) Deck width: 4.29 meters
Several suspenders snapped during violent windstorm, April 17, 2004. Repaired and reopened with a few days.
Bridgemeister ID: 2664 (added 2019-03-15)Year Completed: 1940 Name: Tutoko Location: Milford Sound, New Zealand Crossing: Tutoko River At or Near Feature: Fiordland National Park Coordinates: 44.677972 S 167.963186 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2017) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 762 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1948 Name: Wolffs Road Location: West Eyreton, North Canterbury, New Zealand Crossing: Eyre River N. Branch Coordinates: 43.336539 S 172.291641 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Principals: R. G. Wolff References: GAP Use: Footbridge Status: Extant (last checked: 2020) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 76 meters (249.3 feet)
Bridgemeister ID: 2616 (added 2018-12-30)Year Completed: 1966 Name: Mangarere Road Location: Mangaweka vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Rangitikei River Coordinates: 39.82503 S 175.78428 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Principals: Wall, Bogle, and Payne; Emmett Bros. Ltd. Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: In use (last checked: 2017) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 97.5 meters (320 feet)
Bridgemeister ID: 685 (added 2003-03-08)Year Completed: 1967 Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Bainham, Golden Bay, New Zealand Crossing: Aorere River References: GAP Status: Destroyed, December 28, 2010
Bridgemeister ID: 2097 (added 2006-07-04)Year Completed: 1986 Name: Te Rata Also Known As: Berryman Location: King Country, New Zealand Crossing: Retaruke River Coordinates: 39.113030 S 175.096169 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Principals: New Zealand Army, John Armstrong Use: Vehicular Status: Derelict, since March 22, 1994 (last checked: 2013) Main Cables: Wire (steel)
Collapsed under weight of a light truck driven by Kenneth Richards killing Richards. Built by the New Zealand Army for the Berryman family, the bridge's collapse precipitated a long legal battle between the Berrymans (on whose land the bridge was built), the Occupation Safety and Health Department (suing the Berrymans over Richards' death) and the Army (accused of concealing a report stating the bridge's collapse was partially due to a design flaw). Replaced Hayes - Retaruke, King Country, New Zealand .
Bridgemeister ID: 2373 (added 2007-09-29)Year Completed: 2007 Name: Hackett Track Location: Aniseed Valley vicinity, New Zealand At or Near Feature: Mt. Richmond Forest Park Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2007) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 53 meters (173.9 feet)
Opened 2007. Replaced a sagging suspension bridge that had been built in the 1960s.
Bridgemeister ID: 2486 (added 2008-12-22)Year Completed: 2007 Name: Waiohine Gorge Location: Carterton vicinity, Wairarapa District, New Zealand Crossing: Waiohine Gorge At or Near Feature: Tararua Forest Park Coordinates: 40.995437 S 175.388170 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2016) Main Cables: Wire (steel)
Bridgemeister ID: 2416 (added 2008-01-05)Year Completed: 2007 Name: Waiotauru Location: Otaki Forks, Otaki vicinity, New Zealand At or Near Feature: Tararua Forest Park Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2007) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 62.5 meters (205.1 feet) Deck width: 1.2 meters
Bridgemeister ID: 7654 (added 2023-06-10)Year Completed: 2011 Name: Maramataha Location: Waimiha, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand Crossing: Maramataha River Coordinates: 38.656248 S 175.482722 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2022) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 141 meters (462.6 feet)
2022, March: Destroyed by flood.
Bridgemeister ID: 7052 (added 2022-05-26)Year Completed: 2017 Name: Tarewa Swing Location: Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand Crossing: Tukituki River Coordinates: 39.975456 S 176.601383 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: Destroyed, March 2022 Main Cables: Wire (steel) Main Span: 1
Likely completed in 2017, possbily 2016. Destroyed by flood, March 2022.
Opened August 2021 replacing a narrow, drooping suspension bridge. The new bridge is wheelchair accessible allowing greater access to the popular park.
Bridgemeister ID: 8232 (added 2024-02-07)Year Completed: 2021 Name: Waitakere/Nile River Location: Charleston, New Zealand Crossing: Nile (Waitakere) River Coordinates: 41.899278 S 171.443639 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2021) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 55 meters (180.4 feet)
Facebook . Images of the new bridge. Posted May 30, 2021.
Bridgemeister ID: 7420 (added 2022-12-08)Year Completed: 2022 Name: Birchville Location: Birchville, Upper Hutt, New Zealand Crossing: Clarks Creek Coordinates: 41.094606 S 175.091801 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2022) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 2672 (added 2019-03-23)Name: (footbridge) Location: Brightwater vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Wairoa River Coordinates: 41.356351 S 173.116505 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2017) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 3 Main Span: 1 Side Spans: 2
Bridgemeister ID: 1854 (added 2005-07-16)Name: (footbridge) Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Crossing: Otukaikino Stream At or Near Feature: Waimairi Walkway, The Groynes Recreation Reserve Coordinates: 43.451467 S 172.606467 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2017) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
Damaged by flood, 2017, but remained open. Believed to have been built in the 1950s. May-June 2020: Declared unsafe and closed. Dunedin City Council announced plans to remove the bridge as "unsafe" causing complaints by local residents upset about the possible removal.
Bridgemeister ID: 3283 (added 2019-11-23)Name: (footbridge) Location: Fiordland National Park, New Zealand Crossing: Arthur River At or Near Feature: Milford Track Coordinates: 44.736950 S 167.804401 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2015) Main Cables: Wire (steel)
Bridgemeister ID: 3284 (added 2019-11-23)Name: (footbridge) Location: Fiordland National Park, New Zealand At or Near Feature: Milford Track, Giant Gate Falls Coordinates: 44.706041 S 167.852262 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2015) Main Cables: Wire (steel)
Bridgemeister ID: 7568 (added 2023-04-16)Name: (footbridge) Location: Fjordland National Park, Southland, New Zealand At or Near Feature: Helena Falls Coordinates: 45.471122 S 167.166154 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2018) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 62 meters (203.4 feet) estimated
Bridgemeister ID: 1633 (added 2005-03-12)Name: (footbridge) Location: Glade House vicinity and Lake Te Anau vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Clinton River At or Near Feature: Milford Track Coordinates: 44.919363 S 167.930113 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use Main Cables: Wire (steel)
Carries the Milford Track (a popular trail) across the Clinton River.
Bridgemeister ID: 7615 (added 2023-05-26)Name: (footbridge) Location: Hector vicinity, Stockton, West Coast, New Zealand Crossing: Ngakawau River At or Near Feature: Mangatini Falls Coordinates: 41.607652 S 171.912838 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2022) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 3092 (added 2019-10-27)Name: (footbridge) Location: Karangahake viciinty, New Zealand Crossing: Waitawheta River At or Near Feature: Crown Tramway Track Coordinates: 37.427753 S 175.725183 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2019) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
May have been completely rebuilt at some point between 2013-2015.
Bridgemeister ID: 742 (added 2003-03-08)Name: (footbridge) Location: Masterton, Wairarapa District, New Zealand Crossing: Waipoua River At or Near Feature: Queen Elizabeth Park Coordinates: 40.947982 S 175.669994 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap References: GAP Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2017) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 3 Main Span: 1 Side Spans: 2
Bridgemeister ID: 817 (added 2003-05-30)Name: (footbridge) Location: Moumoukai vicinity, New Zealand Coordinates: 37.111535 S 175.121705 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2017) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 7135 (added 2022-06-19)Name: (footbridge) Location: Mount Aspiring, Otago, New Zealand Crossing: Matukituki River At or Near Feature: East Matukituki Valley Track Coordinates: 44.496310 S 168.785008 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2021) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 7136 (added 2022-06-19)Name: (footbridge) Location: Mount Aspiring, Otago, New Zealand Crossing: Matukituki River At or Near Feature: Rob Roy Track Coordinates: 44.505887 S 168.726758 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2020) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 5334 (added 2020-11-11)Name: (footbridge) Location: Muriwai, New Zealand At or Near Feature: Goldie Bush Walkway Coordinates: 36.847463 S 174.455739 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2020) Main Cables: Wire (steel)
Bridgemeister ID: 5820 (added 2021-04-14)Name: (footbridge) Location: Rotorua, New Zealand At or Near Feature: Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest Coordinates: 38.156880 S 176.273001 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2021) Main Cables: Wire (steel)
This site features a complex of multiple connected and almost-connected suspension bridges as part of a treetop walk attraction.
Bridgemeister ID: 1548 (added 2004-11-13)Name: (footbridge) Location: Tauranga vicinity, New Zealand Coordinates: 37.732917 S 176.145983 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 753 (added 2003-03-08)Name: (footbridge) Location: Waimana Gorge, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Crossing: Waimana Gorge References: GAP Use: Footbridge
Bridgemeister ID: 3070 (added 2019-10-26)Name: (footbridge) Location: Waitakere, New Zealand Coordinates: 36.886752 S 174.519026 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2005) Main Cables: Wire (steel)
Near Cascades Falls at the Falls Road parking area.
Bridgemeister ID: 5775 (added 2021-04-08)Name: (footbridge) Location: Wellington, New Zealand At or Near Feature: Zealandia Ecosanctuary Coordinates: 41.297664 S 174.746791 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2021) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
Was still in use in 2015 while adjacent replacement arch bridge was nearing completion. Removed by 2019, likely earlier.
Bridgemeister ID: 672 (added 2003-03-08)Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Nelson vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Baton River area At or Near Feature: Kahurangi National Park References: GAP
GAP: Probably 1890's, maybe 1867.
Bridgemeister ID: 3707 (added 2020-02-08)Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Papanui Junction, New Zealand Crossing: Whangaehu River Coordinates: 39.715505 S 175.421249 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: In use (last checked: 2010) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 723 (added 2003-03-08)Name: (suspension bridge) Location: Wanganui-Pipiriki Road, New Zealand Crossing: Ruapirau Stream References: GAP Status: Removed Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
GAP: Probably built in late 1920's or early 1930's.
Bridgemeister ID: 682 (added 2003-03-08)Name: Butcher's Ford Also Known As: Durrell's Ford, Hassall's Ford, Butchers Location: Kaiapoi, New Zealand Crossing: Kaiapoi River Coordinates: 43.382244 S 172.631183 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap References: GAP Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2019) Main Cables: Wire Suspended Spans: 4 Main Spans: 2 Side Spans: 2
Bridgemeister ID: 771 (added 2003-03-13)Name: Callery Location: Franz Josef Glacier vicinity, New Zealand Coordinates: 43.400787 S 170.186270 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2022) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 3555 (added 2019-12-26)Name: Depot Location: Kaiwhakauka Falls vicinity, Retaruke, New Zealand Coordinates: 39.132533 S 175.074265 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: Collapsed, December 2014 Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
Coordinates are approximate. This footbridge had been built in the early 2000s over and through the remains of the historic Depot truss bridge. In December 2014, the remains of the older bridge collapsed destroying the suspension bridge.
Bridgemeister ID: 3071 (added 2019-10-26)Name: Edgar Location: Arrow Junction, New Zealand Crossing: Arrow River At or Near Feature: Queenstown Trail - Arrow River Bridges Ride Coordinates: 45.001332 S 168.873649 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2022) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 1635 (added 2005-03-12)Name: Falls River Swing Location: Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand Crossing: Falls River Coordinates: 40.9287808 S 173.0486477 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2017) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
2021, May-June: possibly replaced by a new bridge.
GAP: Similar construction to 1900 Mafeking bridge at Raven Quay, NZ. Destroyed by flood July, 1963.
Bridgemeister ID: 2098 (added 2006-07-04)Name: Hayes Location: Retaruke, King Country, New Zealand Crossing: Retaruke River Status: Collapsed, 1982, under weight of sheep Main Cables: Wire
Bridgemeister ID: 7613 (added 2023-05-26)Name: Hayward Location: Hector vicinity, Stockton, West Coast, New Zealand At or Near Feature: Charming Creek Walkway Coordinates: 41.598457 S 171.923891 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2023) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 2713 (added 2019-06-16)Name: Hooker Bluff Location: Aoraki Mount Cook Village vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Hooker River At or Near Feature: Hooker Valley Track Coordinates: 43.705495 S 170.099967 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 20195) Main Cables: Wire (steel)
Bridgemeister ID: 7592 (added 2023-05-07)Name: Lake Monowai Road Location: Monowai and Blackmount, New Zealand Crossing: Waiau River Coordinates: 45.794496 S 167.630901 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: In use (last checked: 2022) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 2624 (added 2018-12-31)Name: Lake Pegasus Location: Pegasus, New Zealand Crossing: Lake Pegasus Coordinates: 43.310571 S 172.696599 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2017) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 3 Main Span: 1 Side Spans: 2
Bridgemeister ID: 2712 (added 2019-06-16)Name: Lower Hooker Location: Aoraki Mount Cook Village vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Hooker River At or Near Feature: Hooker Valley Track Coordinates: 43.715830 S 170.103086 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2015) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 7134 (added 2022-06-19)Name: Matukituki River Location: Cattle Flat, West Wanaka, Wanaka vicinity, Otago, New Zealand Crossing: Matukituki River Coordinates: 44.635819 S 168.992208 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: In use (last checked: 2022) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 72 meters (236.2 feet) estimated
Bridgemeister ID: 1786 (added 2005-05-17)Name: Motu Location: Motu vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Motu River At or Near Feature: Whinray Scenic Reserve Track Coordinates: 38.249267 S 177.596783 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2023) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 3098 (added 2019-10-27)Name: Ngakawau Location: Ngakawau, New Zealand At or Near Feature: Charming Creek Walkway Coordinates: 41.609568 S 171.880262 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2019) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 2 Main Span: 1 Side Span: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 3072 (added 2019-10-26)Name: Southern Discoveries Location: Arrowtown, New Zealand Crossing: Arrow River At or Near Feature: Queenstown Trail - Arrow River Bridges Ride Coordinates: 44.968425 S 168.855546 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2019) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1
Bridgemeister ID: 2714 (added 2019-06-16)Name: Upper Hooker Location: Aoraki Mount Cook Village vicinity, New Zealand Crossing: Hooker River At or Near Feature: Hooker Valley Track Coordinates: 43.692699 S 170.098418 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2015) Main Cables: Wire (steel)
Bridgemeister ID: 705 (added 2003-03-08)Name: Upton Brook I Location: Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand Crossing: Upton Brook Principals: Joseph Dawson References: GAP Use: Vehicular (one-lane) Status: Replaced, 1970 Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 30.5 meters (100.1 feet)
GAP: Completed in 1920s; replaced, 1970.
Bridgemeister ID: 706 (added 2003-03-08)Name: Upton Brook II Location: Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand Crossing: Upton Brook Principals: Joseph Dawson References: GAP Status: Replaced, 1973
GAP: Completed in 1920s; replaced, 1973.
Bridgemeister ID: 6933 (added 2022-01-22)Name: Wild at Heart Location: Wellington, New Zealand At or Near Feature: Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park Coordinates: 41.292489 S 174.707667 E Maps: Acme , GeoHack , Google , OpenStreetMap Use: Footbridge Status: In use (last checked: 2022) Main Cables: Wire (steel) Suspended Spans: 1 Main Span: 1 x 72 meters (236.2 feet)
Do you have any information or photos for these bridges that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com .
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