See the amazing Auckland Harbour Bridge

Auckland Harbour Bridge in Auckland

Have an amazing time at Auckland Harbour Bridge

Auckland Harbour Bridge, Auckland (New Zealand)

Over the Waitemata Harbour in Auckland stands this eight-lane box truss motorway bridge which joins Northcote on the North Shore side from St Mary’s Bay in Auckland City.

Auckland Harbour Bridge is operated completely by the NZ Transport Agency. This bridge is the second longest road bridge in all of New Zealand. It is 3,350 feet long and has a weight limit of up to 14 short tons and 13 long tons. Auckland Harbour Bridge was opened on 30th May 1959. The primary highlight about the Auckland Harbour Bridge in Auckland is that the New Zealand government has announced to fully-fund the walking link as well as a lane for cycles to pass through the bridge.

History of Auckland Harbour Bridge

The Auckland Harbor Bridge came into existence to fulfill the need to link Auckland City with the North Shore. An authority was set up in 1950 to raise the required funds and begin the construction of the bridge. To build the bridge, the construction required a ‘coat hanger’ design, with lattice girders on the 243-m span, allowing ships to pass beneath. The bridge had 4 lanes to begin with. With time, this proved inefficient. In September 1969, two lanes on each side were added. These lanes were pre-fabricated in Japan. Tolls were charged on the bridge until 1984. Even now, the bridge stands all firm linking Auckland City with the North Shore.

Attractions of Auckland Harbour Bridge

One of the best attractions of this bridge is Auckland harbor bridge bungee jumping. Visitors and people from all over the world come here for bungee jumping from the highest point of this bridge. Many adventure lovers and fans consider it to be one of the top places for bungee jumping. Then there is the Auckland harbor bridge walk which again attracts a lot of people from all over the world as it is a great experience and with some exciting views, it best with sunset on your sight.

Best and most exciting attraction is the Auckland harbor bridge climb which is surely the most dangerous yet loved activity in Auckland. Many people come here to see, some come here to just experience and rest come here to break records and show off their skills.

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Yes, cycling is allowed along the sidewalks of the bridge.

No, there is no toll tax that you will have to pay while crossing the bridges.

Yes, it is possible to walk over the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

The Auckland Harbor Bridge came into existence to fulfill the need to link Auckland City with the North Shore.

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