City: South Australia
Top Things to do in South Australia
What to do and see in South Australia, Australia: The Best Bridges
South Australia (abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of 983,482 square kilometres (379,725 sq mi), it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories by area, and fifth largest by population. It has a total of 1.7 million people, and its population is the most highly centralised of any state in Australia, with more than 75 percent of South Australians living in the capital, Adelaide, or its environs. Other population centres in the state are relatively small.
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1. Algebuckina Bridge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By 642nevilles - Port Lincoln, Australia
Called in for lunch and decided to stay the night. Read the history about the bridge, relaxed by the water edge and watched a lovely sunset, silhouetted by the bridge. A very attractive stay.
2. Paringa Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By branham2016 - Adelaide, Australia
Travelling eastward from Renmark to Mildura and beyond, one must travel over the Paringa Bridge. The Bridge is unique and historically notable. Opened in 1927 as a rail-road bridge with separate road sections on either side of the rail added later. Rail was closed in 1982 and the centre lane converted to a shared pedestrian and cycle path. The four sectioned bridge has one which can be raised 9.1 metres in one and half minutes to enable river craft to pass under. The bridge has been listed on the South Australian Heritage Register. I always love crossing this bridge as it gives brilliant views of the Murray without another vehicle blocking the view. The red steel superstructure is striking and when approaching 9.30am and 2.30pm when a bridge section raises to ensure that it is working, there is always a rush of adrenaline that you may get stuck, have to wait and you just have to get over before the raising starts! The best views of the raising to enable craft to travel under the bridge are from the Bert Dix Memorial Park adjacent to Sturt Highway on the Paringa side of the river. Return? Yes when travelling in the area or travelling to the eastern states.
3. The Railway Bridge
4. Birkenhead Bridge
5. John Pirie Bridge (Bridge to Nowhere)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Swanniejenn - Wangi Wangi, Australia
Having lived in Pirie for many years, we returned recently for a few days. This bridge was built many years ago, with rumours of what it's use would be, It had traffic lights at both ends, being single lane traffic only. Views are good from the other side
