Birchville Suspension Bridge was built in 2022. It spans 30 metres across Clarkes Creek in the Akatarawa Forest Park.
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View photos of Akatarawa Forest in the Tararua mountain range in New Zealand.
The Akatarawa Forest, a regional park sprawling across approximately 15,500 hectares from Upper Hutt to the Kapiti Coast, boasts a rich blend of native woodland and forest plantations nestled within rugged valleys and ravines. Renowned for its recreational offerings, the park features numerous bushwalks and mountain bike trails, drawing outdoor enthusiasts year-round.
Amidst the forest’s expanse, ancient Northern Rata trees stand as silent witnesses to time, with some dating back around 1,100 years. Moreover, the park serves as a vital watershed for the region, nurturing the headwaters of the Maungakotukutuku Stream, Akatarawa River West, and the Whakatīkei River.
A notable historical landmark within the park is the Birchville Dam, which supplied water to Wellington until its decommissioning in 1958.
Cannon Point Walkway takes you to Birchville Dam. It’s a popular intermediate-level trail in the Akatarawa Forest. Starting from...
This old water pipe was part of the Birchville Dam water catchment system. Pipes can be seen in the...
This water tank associated with Birchville Dam is being overtaken by the forest. The dam was decommissioned in 1958.
Water spilling over the top of Birchville Dam in the Akatarawa Forest. The dam was decommissioned in 1958.
View of the lake behind Birchville Dam deep in the Akatarawa Forest in Upper Hutt. The bush surrounding the...
Birchville Dam is recognized as the second unreinforced concrete arch dam dedicated to water supply in New Zealand. Erected...
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