Gates of Haast, Natural gorge in Mount Aspiring National Park, New Zealand.
The Gates of Haast features steep rock cliffs rising above a cascade in the Haast River, crossed by a single-lane steel truss bridge.
Explorer Julius von Haast and Charles Cameron first traveled through this area in 1863, marking early European documentation of the passage.
The Haast Pass served as an essential route for Māori tribes before European settlement, connecting different regions of New Zealand's South Island.
The site is accessible via State Highway 6, located 56 kilometers inland from Haast township and 9 kilometers from Haast Pass summit.
The bridge spanning the gorge underwent repairs in 1979 after flooding caused extensive damage, requiring substantial structural modifications.
GPS coordinates: -44.03982,169.38011
Latest update: March 21, 2025 23:52
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