Photo: Swing Bridge New Zealand

The Waiohine River has carved out a deep gorge where a swing bridge forms a gateway to the Tararua Forest Park in New Zealand.

The Waiohine Gorge has many outstanding activities for the average person to try and most of them begin at the swing bridge which takes you to the Tararua Forest Park in New Zealand. Good swimming pools, rafting, hiking, tubing and kayaking are just a few of the exciting things to do but first you must cross the swing bridge to a land of natural beauty.Crossing the swing bridge is an adventure in itself. It is very safe and well worth the journey to catch a glimpse of the beautiful scenery below as you venture into the Taraua Forest Park. The swing bridge in the Waiohine River of New Zealand is the largest of its type in New Zealand and if heights and the unsteadiness under your feet sends you into a frightened state, I would suggest you do not cross this swing bridge.The swing bridge across the Waiohine River in New Zealand is made of reinforced steel and is safely anchored in tons of concrete of either side of the gorge. ... continue below the picture...

... Even though the swing bridge will sway and creak a bit as you cross it, it is definitely strong enough to hold all the visitors that come to see the Taraua Forest Park every year.Swingbridge across the Waiohine River in the Waiohine Gorge, Tararua Forest Park, Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand.