Opawa River Bridge

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The Opawa River Bridge is a reinforced concrete bowstring truss bridge in Blenheim, New Zealand that crosses the Ōpaoa River. The bridge is classified as a "Category I" historic place by the Heritage New Zealand, formerly known as New Zealand Historic Places Trust. The bridge was first built in 1869 but collapsed in 1878. A new bridge was not completed until the end of 1917. ()

Opened: 1917 (107 years ago)Coordinates: 41°29'49"S, 173°57'43"E

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MarlboroughNew Zealand

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Day trips

Opawa River Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, Marlborough Museum, Horton Park, Omaka Cemetery.

3.3 miSW
Specialty museum, Museum, Military museum
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, Blenheim
84 min walk • The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, nestled in the picturesque city of Blenheim, New Zealand, is a haven for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This world-class museum brings the history of aviation to life through its impressive collection of vintage...
2.6 miSW
41°31'53"S • 173°56'28"E
Marlborough Museum, Blenheim
67 min walk • History museum, Museum
1.5 miS
Park
Horton Park, Blenheim
38 min walk • Horton Park is a cricket ground in Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand. The ground is on Redwood Street, on the southern edge of Blenheim's central business district.
3 miS
Cemetery
Omaka Cemetery, Blenheim
76 min walk • Omaka Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Blenheim, New Zealand founded in the 1850s. It consists of over 10,000 burials and is the largest cemetery in Marlborough due to its proximity to the region's capitol.
1 miS
41°30'40"S • 173°57'18"E
Millennium Public Art Gallery, Blenheim
27 min walk • Museum
~1380 ftSW
Park
Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
7 min walk • Lansdowne Park, a rugby stadium in Blenheim, New Zealand, is one of the two home grounds for Mitre 10 Cup team Tasman, the other being Trafalgar Park in Nelson.

Opawa River Bridge

Facts and practical information

Opawa River Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, Blenheim

Marlborough Museum, Blenheim

Horton Park, Blenheim

Omaka Cemetery, Blenheim

Millennium Public Art Gallery, Blenheim

Lansdowne Park, Blenheim