Percy Burn Viaduct, Wooden railway bridge and footbridge in Fiordland, New Zealand
The Percy Burn Viaduct extends 125 meters in length and reaches a height of 36 meters across a deep valley in southern New Zealand.
Built in 1923 for timber transportation, the viaduct was part of a logging operation near Te Waewae Bay that ceased operations by 1928.
The structure represents a significant achievement in New Zealand's industrial heritage as the largest surviving wooden viaduct in the world.
The viaduct now serves as a crossing point for hikers on the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track following extensive restoration work completed in 2018.
Four substantial wooden trestle viaducts were constructed in this area, with Percy Burn being the most extensive of these engineering structures.
Official opening: 1923
GPS coordinates: -46.24109,167.30395
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:22
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