# Clifden Suspension Bridge

> A historic suspension bridge over the Waiau River, opened in 1899, now used on foot only, with a newer road bridge beside it.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-clifden-suspension-bridge/

A historic suspension bridge over the Waiau River, opened in 1899, now used on foot only, with a newer road bridge beside it. A small car park and information boards sit at the end. It is a short detour off SH99 between Tuatapere and Blackmount.

- **Nearest town:** Tuatapere, New Zealand
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -46.0356, 167.7219

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, October and December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Nearby

- [Pearl Harbour, Lake Manapōuri](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-lake-manapouri-pearl-harbour/) – 57 km
- [Queens Park, Invercargill](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-queens-park-invercargill/) – 63 km
- [E Hayes & Sons Hardware](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-e-hayes-motorworks/) – 64 km
- [Kepler Track Control Gates](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-kepler-track-control-gates/) – 66 km

## FAQs

### Where is Clifden Suspension Bridge?

Clifden Suspension Bridge is in Tuatapere, New Zealand, at GPS -46.0356, 167.7219.

### What is there to see near Clifden Suspension Bridge?

Places worth a stop nearby: Pearl Harbour, Lake Manapōuri (57 km), Queens Park, Invercargill (63 km), E Hayes & Sons Hardware (64 km) and Kepler Track Control Gates (66 km).

### When is the best time to visit Clifden Suspension Bridge?

The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, October and December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)