Rakaia Bridge

#430 among destinations in New Zealand

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The Rakaia Bridge is New Zealand's longest road bridge and crosses the Rakaia River, one of Canterbury's large braided rivers. The present bridge was opened in 1939 and replaced an earlier combined road and rail bridge from 1873. The present road bridge is just downstream from the rail bridge and forms part of State Highway 1. ()

Length: 5762 ftWidth: 21 ftCoordinates: 43°44'38"S, 172°2'17"E

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CanterburyNew Zealand

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

Nearby attractions include: Rakaia.

1 miSW
Town
Rakaia
26 min walk • For those interested in agriculture and rural life, Rakaia offers a glimpse into New Zealand's farming heritage. The surrounding plains are home to vast farmlands, where visitors can see sheep and cattle grazing against the backdrop of the Southern Alps.