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Rakaia is a town sited on the southern banks of the Rakaia River on the Canterbury Plains in New Zealand 's South Island, approximately 57 km south of Christchurch on State Highway 1 and the Main South Line. Immediately north of the township are New Zealand's longest road bridge and longest rail bridge, both of which cross the wide shingle beds ...
Rakaia is the first township in the Mid Canterbury region as you travel South from Christchurch, after crossing the longest bridge in the Southern Hemisphere, (try and hold your breath the whole way across the bridge, but not if you're the driver) you'll have plenty of opportunities to stretch the legs. Your first stop in Rakaia after you have caught your breath driving over the Rakaia Bridge ...
Dec 27, 2021 · 3. Salmon World. 41. Aquariums. Salmon World is in Rakaia, the Salmon Capital of New Zealand, next to the beautiful Rakaia River. The unique Salmon Tales building, shaped like a Salmon, is situated right next to the world famous…. 4. Honeybee World. 5.
- An Incredible Experience Traversing The Icy Blue Waters of The Rakaia Gorge
- How to Get to Rakaia Gorge from Christchurch
- How Hard Is The Rakaia Gorge Hike?
- Tips For The Rakaia Gorge Hike: The Best Day Trip from Christchurch
Heading out of the city early in the morning to get a head start on the hike we had hoped for the forecast beauty of a sunny and crisp winters day in New Zealand. Instead we were greeted with thick low cloud and fog, hanging to the peaks and sweeping across the vast Canterbury planes whilst the ever accurate weather app still showed full sun! On ou...
Getting to Rakaia Gorge from Christchurch is pretty straightforward and takes around 1hr 15 mins and is around 88km. The time and distance of the walk away makes it a perfect day trip from Christchurch. You could also base yourself in Methven if you are here for skiing too, which is 10 minutes away. Rakaia Gorge and the surrounding area is likely s...
The Rakaia Gorge hike is 10km long and takes around 3-4 hours and is one of the best Easy hikes in New Zealand! The path itself is quite easy-going especially in the earlier sections before becoming undulating towards the end. The final loop does have two routes one which is more challenging than the other. We took the shorter steeper trail to maxi...
The view of the mountain range is better with the morning light so try to get on the trail early to make the most of one of the best Christchurch walks. If you are pushed for time or not too good at walking, a great thing to do would be to take the 2km section of the trail to the Rakaia river lookout and then heading back, this section is very easy...
Sep 18, 2022 · At 1,757 metres long, the State Highway 1 bridge over the Rakaia River is the longest in New Zealand. Counting the river’s many braids, while crossing in a car, gives a decent insight into its immense scale. Just 40 kilometres upstream those braids coalesce into a narrow gorge.
Salmon World. 41. Aquariums. Salmon World is in Rakaia, the Salmon Capital of New Zealand, next to the beautiful Rakaia River. The unique Salmon Tales building, shaped like a Salmon, is situated right next to the world famous…. 4. Honeybee World. 5. Nature & Wildlife Tours.
The track starts off State Highway 72 Inland Scenic Route on the northern edge of the Rakaia River, upstream of the Rakaia Gorge Bridge. Need to know. This walkway goes over private farmland. Keep to the track and do not disturb stock. Dogs or horses are not permitted on this walk. Traverse the edge of the Rakaia Gorge and marvel at the ...
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