Notable Bridges
See also: List of bridges in New Zealand- The Auckland Harbour Bridge spans the Waitemata Harbour in the largest city in New Zealand.
- The Bridge to Nowhere is a concrete road bridge spanning the Mangapurua Stream in Whanganui National Park. It has no roads leading to it, but it is a popular tourist attraction, accessible by boat or kayak. It was built in a failed attempt to open up a remote forested area for farming.
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