Manawatu/Whanganui region

The Bridge to Nowhere. Photo: S. Jones.

The historic Bridge to Nowhere.

Map of New Zealand highlighting the Manawatu/Whanganui region.

Forces of nature defeated servicemen returned from World War One. Visit the bridge they left behind in the "valley of abandoned dreams".

Getting there

You can reach the Bridge to Nowhere by jet boating or canoeing the Whanganui River from either Pipiriki or Whakahoro to the Mangapurua Landing. From there, it's a gentle 40 minute walk to the bridge site. Alternatively you can tramp or bike from Whakahoro via the Kaiwhakauka and Mangapurua Valleys.

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai