The Waiohine River created a large gorge in past years and to enter the Tararua Forest Park on the North Island of New Zealand you must cross over this suspension bridge. Hanging from reinforced steel cables that are affixed into huge slabs of concrete, this suspension bridge is extremely safe to walk over.The suspension bridge will sway a bit or bounce a little as people cross but the journey across is very exhilarating. Once you get to the center of the bridge, check out the magnificent scenery below and the natural creation of the gorge.Known as the largest suspension bridge of its kind throughout New Zealand, it is just the beginning to an adventure of pure beauty. The Tararua Forest Park is a spectacular place for those who love the outdoors. In the park there are amazing swimming spots, great areas for rafting, kayaking, canoeing and tubing and stunning hiking trails through the wilderness. ... continue below the picture...
... This suspension bridge was built twenty five years ago but due to the increasing traffic into the park and the high winds that can make it sometimes difficult to cross, construction to build a new 92 meter suspension bridge is already underway. While the new bridge is being built, access to the park will be limited and people will have to cross the Waiohine River to reach the Tararua Forest Park in New Zealand which is not advisable depending on the height of the river.Swingbridge across the Waiohine River in the Waiohine Gorge, Tararua Forest Park, Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand.
Technical Information:
I photographed this photo with the digital SLR camera model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II, aperture of f/4.5, exposure time of 1/160 sec. on ISO 200, as always I used a original Canon Lens, the focus lenght for this picture was 25mm.