Te Matau A Pohe — Local services in Northland

Been down under this bridge very early mornings, millpond still waters showing almost perfect reflections, been there different times of day walking the Hatea Loop, and you see some of the character of Whangarei harbour looking west up the river or east as it widens. The extensive improvements to the walkbridge further round, and all around the loop, providing exercise and either a brisk or a relaxing walk, adds to the ambience that the placement of this...

This bridge has transformed the experience of moving around Whangarei, enabling thousands per day to bypass the previous bottleneck at the town basin. And beyond these daily improvements felt by so many, it's really stylish in terms of its design and functionality as a drawbridge. Almost unimaginable back in the days when Pohe island was a tip and seagull farm!!! The transformation of this land and riverfront is...

One of my favorite bridges anywhere. Whangarei could have just put up a standard concrete bridge, instead we have a kinetic art work, that welcomes visitors to city by road or sea, changing throughout the day, with access over, under and around to enjoy from every angle. It is also a good place to start your trip around the Loop with good parking, toilets, coffee, sculpture, gardens and beautiful...