We drove from Frans Josef Glacier to Christchurch. We stopped at the Ottis Viaduct Lookout. The Lookout is on the hill. It was cloudy and windy. The Bridge was still beautiful.
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Otira Viaduct Lookout
Arthur's Pass Road, SH73, Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand
BangkokSachse
Bangkok, Thailand
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Beautiful!
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birdman222015
Darfield, New Zealand
10563
This is a great stop on the way though WEST or EAST Rata in spring Kea if you are lucky (we saw 12 Feb 2020)
mountain and geology
Date of experience: February 2020
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Susan R
Ottawa, Canada
11021
If you're travelling Arthur's Pass, you'll be on the Viaduct. Be sure to pull off to appreciate the view and construction.
Date of experience: December 2019
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RoadTripRoger
Putnam, Connecticut
334310
Traveling down the west side of Arthur's Pass, we stop for a look at the new viaduct through the Otira Gorge, built 20 years ago to replace a tortuous road along the clifftops. We have our first wildlife encounter there: it's the kea, the only parrot in the world that lives in alpine elevations. They are an endangered species, and it is partly their own fault. They are attracted to humans and try to filch bits of food, which of course encourages humans to feed them, which does them no good. The population is being closely monitored, and we note the ID bands on their legs.
Date of experience: April 2019
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Julie P
United Kingdom
1180408
We were here in November and at least one of the car parks was closed as major roadworks were taking place. The one at the top of the gorge was open and gave good views back down the valley. It is a place where you may see kea, but we didn't.
Date of experience: November 2019
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716sachink
New York City, New York
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Otira Viaduct Lookout offers some awesome natural views. Can be viewed during the TranzApline train journey during a stop in Otira. Certainly worth a photo stop.
Date of experience: December 2018
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