Bridges removed

August 2023

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August 2023

Stony Bridge on the Rees–Dart is among many removed during winter. Photo: Matthew Cattin
There are more than 3000 bridges on walking tracks around New Zealand, the majority of which save walkers from getting wet feet while hiking in the front country. Several bridges on South Island tracks are usually removed in winter in order to avoid damage from avalanches. Bridges usually removed are: Upper Stony Bridge on the […]

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