Bridge to Nowhere Walk
Alert/Important notice
Construction work will be carried out on this track during the summer of 2009/2010.
Please be prepared to encounter construction work sites when using this track. Please contact the Whanganui Area Office for any inquiries.
Walking track
Time:
1 hr 30 min return
Distance:
3 km
Getting there
There are two ways to access the bridge site, either by a gentle 40 minute walk from the Mangapurua Landing on the Whanganui River, or by a two day tramp from Whakahoro to the north via the Kaiwhakauka and Mangapurua Valleys.
About the area
These valleys offer the 3 km Bridge to Nowhere walk and the Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka tracks.
Description
This 3 km walk taking about one and a half hours return. It follows the Mangapurua Stream to the bridge from the Mangapurua Landing on the Whanganui River.
Plan and prepare
What to expect on a walking track:
- Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day
- Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy
- Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities
- Clearly sign posted. Stream and river crossings are bridged
- Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required
Location map
