The Bridge
November 18, 2017 12:00 am
We were heading for Tuatapere and then onto Clifden Suspension Bridge. Apparently it is the longest wooden suspension bridge in NZ and was built late last century.
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The Bridge
The river had a lot more water going down then before the Manapouri Power system chopped back the flow of water. It is also a free overnight spot provided by Southland Council.
The largest Wooden Suspension bridge in NZ
We spent an hour or so having a good look around here. A lovely spot.
The Free Overnight parking area.
Nice spot but next we were heading to a place Fiona’s grandparents spent some time at Otautau which had an interesting overnight parking place on the side of the towns football field.
On the side of the footie field.
Its a neat spot and comes with power, inludes hot showers, washings facilities and a small kitchen with two ovens. It $10pp plus $5 for power.
Fiona hanging out the washing.
A neat spot not far from the centre of town and run by some people who live not far from the park who were very helpful.
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Fiona decided she’d wash our linen and as she entered the kitchen/washouse found that someone had left one of the Ovens on! No damage done but who knows how long that had been left on.. thinking power bills 
Looking out at footie field.
Great spot and we’re planning to check out the local museum tomorrow and head for the Catlins.
Rafe’s track to Otautau
Posted by Chris Miller - Buggeritweareoff.com
Categories: South Island 2017, Southland
Tags: Campgrounds, Free Parking, History, Nice Rest areas, Small Towns
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Beautiful photos and great commentary. Have you struck any difficult roads yet? Thinking steep or very windey?
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By Sue Rowe on November 18, 2017 at 8:22 am
Rafe has an Alko chassis so is lower to the ground than your average Motorhome so I tend to avoid dodgy roads. None that I can think of.
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By chrismpix on November 18, 2017 at 8:57 am
That is a really cool bridge. We have the longest Wooden suspension bridge in Tennessee near our property and I love these.
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By bruvtravels on November 18, 2017 at 8:29 am
Nice. Thanks one has overnight parking for free too so makes it interesting for Motorhomers.
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By chrismpix on November 18, 2017 at 8:53 am