Grafton Bridge, Auckland

Name: Grafton Bridge
Address: Auckland, New Zealand

#77 among attractions in Auckland

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Grafton Bridge is a road bridge spanning Grafton Gully in Auckland, New Zealand. Built of reinforced concrete in 1910, it connects the Auckland CBD and Karangahape Road with Grafton. It spans about 97.6 metres, rises 25.6 metres above the abutments to a height of around 43 metres over the gully. When the bridge was constructed, it contained the largest reinforced concrete arch in the world. ()

Length: 320 ftHeight: 84 ftCoordinates: 36°51'33"S, 174°45'54"E

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Central Auckland (Auckland Central Business District)Auckland New Zealand

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Day trips

Grafton Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Albert Park, St Paul's Church, Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland Domain.

0.6 miN
Park
Albert Park, Auckland
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand, Albert Park offers a serene escape amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. This historic park, with its well-manicured lawns and diverse range of flora, provides a tranquil haven for both locals and tourists alike.
~1990 ftNE
Church
St Paul's Church, Auckland
10 min walk • St Paul's Church stands as a beacon of faith and community in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand. This historic church, with its distinctive architecture and spiritual ambiance, has been serving the city's Anglican congregation for over a century.
0.6 miN
Art from 11th century to present day
Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland
15 min walk • Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand, showcasing the rich tapestry of New Zealand's art heritage alongside significant international works. As the country's largest and most inspiring visual arts...
0.6 miE
Large city park in a volcanic crater
Auckland Domain, Auckland
15 min walk • Auckland Domain is the city's oldest and one of the largest parks, a verdant oasis sprawling over 75 hectares in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand. This hilly park is situated on the volcanic remains of the Pukekawa volcano, offering a blend of open spaces, manicured...
0.6 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Civic Theatre, Auckland
15 min walk • The Civic Theatre is a large heritage combination performing-arts theatre, live-music venue, and cinema seating 2,378 people in Auckland, New Zealand.
0.4 miN
Neo-Baroque, multi-functional hall
Auckland Town Hall, Auckland
12 min walk • Auckland Town Hall is a Edwardian building on Queen Street in the Auckland CBD, New Zealand, known both for its original and ongoing use for administrative functions, as well as its famed Great Hall and separate Concert Chamber.
0.4 miW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Artspace, Auckland
11 min walk • Artspace Aotearoa is an art gallery in Auckland, New Zealand. It is located on Karangahape Road in Newton. The gallery was founded in 1987, and focuses on contemporary New Zealand and overseas art.
0.5 miN
Library
Auckland Libraries, Auckland
14 min walk • Auckland Libraries is the public library system for the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It was created when the seven separate councils in the Auckland region merged in 2010.
~1810 ftNW
Park, Playground
Myers Park, Auckland
9 min walk • Myers Park is a narrow park in central Auckland, New Zealand, running parallel to the upper part of Queen Street. It is characterised by steep, grassed slopes and canopied with a mixture of large exotic and native trees, including an alley of large palm trees.
~1240 ftN
Street
Symonds Street, Auckland
6 min walk • Symonds Street is a street in Auckland, New Zealand's most populous city. It was the main road going south from Auckland, and was named after William Cornwallis Symonds in 1842, soon after his death.
~290 ftW
Monuments and statues, Historical place, Cemetery
Symonds Street Cemetery, Auckland
2 min walk • Symonds Street Cemetery is a historic cemetery and park in central Auckland, New Zealand. It is in 5.8 hectares of deciduous forest on the western slope of Grafton Gully, by the corner of Symonds Street and Karangahape Road, and is crossed by the Grafton Bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Grafton Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Symonds Street Cemetery, Auckland (2 min walk), Grafton Gully, Auckland (4 min walk), Symonds Street, Auckland (6 min walk), Auckland Baptist Tabernacle, Auckland (7 min walk).

How to get to Grafton Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grafton Bridge:

Bus

7158 • Lines: 27H, 27W (3 min walk)
Grafton Bridge 2 • Lines: 25B, 25L (3 min walk)

Train

Grafton (14 min walk)
Parnell (20 min walk)

Tram

Gaunt Street • Lines: Wynyard Loop (29 min walk)
Daldy Street • Lines: Wynyard Loop (31 min walk)

Ferry

Downtown Pier 1 (30 min walk)
Downtown Pier 2 (30 min walk)