How old is the Waimakariri Bridge?

The Waimakariri Gorge Bridge was built in 1876 by William Stocks. Until the early 1930s, it carried the Oxford Branch railway line connecting Oxford and Sheffield.

Are there eels in the Waimakariri?

Waimakariri River Spring-fed streams draining to the Ashley/Rakahuri and Waimakariri Rivers provide important habitat for koura, longfin and shortfin eels, lamprey and invertebrates.

Is there gold in the Waimakariri River?

In the Waimakariri Gorge, which is on the way to Otira, there’s gold galore.

Where is the mouth of the Waimakariri River?

Pacific OceanWaimakariri River / MouthThe Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of Earth’s five oceanic divisions. It extends from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Southern Ocean in the south, and is bounded by the continents of Asia and Australia in the west and the Americas in the east. Wikipedia

What is the meaning of waimakariri?

cold, rushing water
Waimakariri means cold, rushing water . Traditionally the Waimakariri provided several trails to the West Coast where precious pounamu was gathered. The river was also used as an access route to the mahinga kai areas further inland at lakes such as Lyndon and Pearson.

Where does the name waimakariri come from?

Waimakariri is a Maori term meaning “cold water.” Braided channels of the Waimakariri River, east-central South Island, New Zealand.

What fish are in the Waimakariri River?

The Waimakariri River has salmon fishing during the season and also has good runs of sea-run brown trout. Access to the river is excellent.

Can I pan for gold in any river?

Every river in the world contains gold. However, some rivers contain so little gold that one could pan and sieve for years and not find even one small flake. The amateur prospector will not be able to determine whether gold is contained within an outcrop of rocks.

Can you swim in the Waimakariri River?

Upstream, the Hurunui River at State Highway 7 site remains unsuitable for swimming. In the Waimakariri District, all three Ashley River/Rakahuri sites (Rangiora-Loburn Bridge, Gorge Bridge and State Highway 1) are suitable for swimming. Pegasus Lake at Moto Quay is suitable for swimming.

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