Hokitika Gorge, Granite defile in Westland District, New Zealand.
The Hokitika River cuts through solid granite rocks, forming a narrow passage with steep cliffs that extend for several kilometers.
The first suspension bridge across the gorge opened in 1933, funded jointly by the government and Westland County Council for people and livestock.
Maori people historically used this route to cross between the Rakaia River and West Coast through Whitcombe Pass during their journeys.
The reserve includes two suspension bridges, with the upper bridge remaining open while the lower bridge closed in October 2023 for safety reasons.
The water in the gorge maintains its distinctive blue color due to glacial flour, fine rock particles suspended in the glacial meltwater.
Location: Westland District
Elevation above the sea: 60 m
GPS coordinates: -42.95553,171.01889
Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:58
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