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Clifden bridge, 2008 (2nd of 2)

Clifden bridge, 2008

Now over 100 years old, the Clifden suspension bridge is no longer used by traffic, but is open to visitors on foot. The bridge was built of tōtara and Australian hardwood, with concrete towers made to look like stone.

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Te Ara – The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Photograph by Jock Phillips

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David Grant. 'Southland places', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/southland-places/9/5/2