Top Things to do in South Island
What to do and see in South Island, New Zealand: The Best Bridges
Discover the best top things to do in South Island, New Zealand including Daniel O'Connell Bridge, Alexandra Bridges, Shaky Bridge, Bridge of Remembrance, Clifden Suspension Bridge, Taramakau Road-Rail Bridge, Awatere River Bridge, Tutoko Suspension Bridge, Edith Cavell Bridge, Historic Swingbridge Walk.
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1. Daniel O'Connell Bridge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By S7396WJrachela
Well worth a visit and easy to find. It’s a very narrow bridge so take care when crossing over it, Great that it has been retained for future generations to enjoy
2. Alexandra Bridges
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By AllanJGJ - Wellington, New Zealand
You'll drive across the 'new' bridge to enter Alex, but it's worth having a closer look if your walking anywhere on the river. The steel truss bridge currently in use dates back to only 1958 but the piers of the original 1882 suspension bridge are just as handsome and look as solid as the day they were built. You have to love Victorian engineers!
3. Shaky Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By AllanJGJ - Wellington, New Zealand
A handsome walking suspension bridge (although early in its life it was for horse-drawn vehicles) with an interesting view into the amazingly bluey-greeny water of the Clutha and up to the mountain clock. Check out the explanatory board before marching across; particularly the amazing details on how high the floods of earlier years have reached. If you wander a few metres down the road you'll see the cute little book house shown in my photograph!
4. Bridge of Remembrance
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 334 reviews
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
Bridge of Remembrance is a wonderful dedication to those soldiers who passed away in World War I. It is a stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch. Certainly worth a photo stop.
5. Clifden Suspension Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By klvmar
When the Clifden Suspension Bridge was built in 1898-1899, it was the longest suspension bridge in New Zealand. Today, it is a "Registered Place" with the New Zealand Historic Places Trust in recognition of its status as an "engineering achievement of outstanding heritage significance." This magnificent old structure is now closed to vehicular traffic, but it can still be crossed on foot, offering great views of the river below it. It is easily accessible from State Hwy 99, with a car park and a picnic area nearby. On the day we visited, a rooster and hen were begging for crumbs from our picnic table...and trout were visible in the stream.
6. Taramakau Road-Rail Bridge
7. Awatere River Bridge
8. Tutoko Suspension Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Blincs88 - Auckland Central, New Zealand
We stopped at the brodge do take some photographs of the rapid flowing stream. Great views and spectaculart scenery in the heart of wonderland. Nature at its best.
9. Edith Cavell Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By ERDFirefighter - Edmonton, Canada
It's a bridge that safely got me to the other side so it gets a 5 rating. A good spot to watch the shotover boats run through the canyon.
