High and dry

June 2015

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June 2015

Photo: Pat Barrett
Arapuni Suspension Bridge, Waikato / easy   Deep in the heart of the Waikato, hidden from the highway by the slot gorge through which the Waikato River flows is a remarkable series of hydroelectric dams. One of the most spectacular is the Arapuni and its adjacent suspension bridge, which spans the gorge and provides an […]
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