Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge

bridge in South Island
#25 in South Island / #43 in New Zealand
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by Bernard Spragg. NZ
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The Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge in New Zealand is a historic structure that spans the Kawarau River near Queenstown. Built in 1880, this iconic bridge is renowned for its role in the development of the region’s transport and gold mining history. Today, it is best known as the birthplace of commercial bungee jumping, with adventurers from around the world flocking to take the 43-meter plunge.


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