Bridge to Nowhere Walk
DOC track · Manawatu/Whanganui
Bridge to Nowhere Walk is a 2.5 km DOC walk in Manawatu/Whanganui with 79 m of climbing and a high point of 146 m.
Walk to an abandoned bridge in the heart of the Whanganui National Park. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 2.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 79 m |
| Elevation loss | 55 m |
| Highest point | 146 m |
| Lowest point | 64 m |
| Region | Manawatu/Whanganui |
| Start | -39.28278, 174.96377 |
| End | -39.27112, 174.97231 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
Campsites near the track
- Mangapurua Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Bridge to Nowhere Walk GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka Track (0.0 km away)
- Matemateāonga Track (6.8 km away)
- Trains Track (29.9 km away)
- Tupapakurua Falls Track (35.7 km away)
- Ohakune Old Coach Road (38.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Bridge to Nowhere Walk in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.