Rakaia Gorge, River gorge in Canterbury, New Zealand.
The Rakaia Gorge extends for 35 kilometers through steep cliffs, featuring turquoise waters that flow from the Southern Alps to Canterbury Plains.
The construction of the Rakaia Gorge Bridge in 1882 marked a significant development for transportation in the Canterbury region of New Zealand.
The Ngāi Tahu iwi maintain strong connections to the Rakaia Gorge area, which served as a traditional food gathering and transit route.
The Rakaia Gorge Walkway offers multiple viewing platforms where visitors can observe the geological formations and clear waters below.
The gorge walls display patterns of sedimentary rock layers, shaped by centuries of water erosion and glacial movements.
GPS coordinates: -43.51800,171.65570
Latest update: March 11, 2025 22:50
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