Kawarau Bridge

ArchNew Zealand

CountryNew Zealand

Year Built1880

Total Length71 m

TypeArch

About Kawarau Bridge

A steel truss arch bridge over the Kawarau River. Famous as the birthplace of commercial bungee jumping. AJ Hackett started operations here in 1988. The 43 m jump is a rite of passage for visitors to Queenstown.

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