Edith Cavell Bridge

The Edith Cavell Bridge is a beautiful and historic stone bridge located in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand.

It stands at an impressive height of 47.8 meters and is registered by Heritage New Zealand as a Category I heritage structure. The route improved by the bridge was a well-traveled one by gold miners. One old miner, Jack (John) Clark, who lived in a sod hut overlooking the bridge, took it upon himself to name it "The Edith Cavell Bridge" in honor of the famous nurse, who had been executed during the First World War for helping wounded Allied soldiers escape from occupied Belgium.

The bridge is situated at Arthur's Point, a short drive from the famous tourist town of Queenstown. The bridge is a popular spot for tourists to visit and take in the stunning views of the surrounding landscape. However, it is not visible when traveling by car on the bridge, and the only way to see it is to walk across it. The bridge is a popular spot for bungee jumping, with the Shotover Canyon Swing and Canyon Fox also located nearby.

The Edith Cavell Bridge is a significant historical landmark in New Zealand, completed in 1919. It is named after Edith Cavell, a British nurse who was executed by the Germans during World War I for helping Allied soldiers escape from occupied Belgium. The bridge has a rich history and is a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the people who built it.