At the top of Otira Gorge Road.1924.

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DescriptionA car travelling at the top of the Otira Gorge Road, Arthur's Pass, travelling from Hokitika to Christchurch. A large rock with'big tree' painted can be seen on the side of the road.

Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19240529-52-06PhotographerAuckland Weekly NewsDate of Photo1924-05-29Map^[1]External LinkAUCKLAND LIBRARYContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)OtiraEventAt the top of Otira Gorge Road.

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Date Created12th October 2024CommentsLloyd Teika
Born in greymouth 1959, lived in cobden, before mum and dad moved to Christchurch, but I still love the history and passion for where I come from xo

Brian McIntyre
Looked like that in the 50s too

PJ Spence
Like the Big Tree petrol sign, bottom left - can remember us filling up with that brand in the 40's.

Dorothy Wills
Awesome picture

Jeff Louwman
looks like top of the zig zag

Lloyd Teika
That's how they did it our pioneers

Dennis Gibbs
Did they complain about potholes?

Ron Allnatt
Great image. I drove through in a 1934 Morris 10/4, but in winter 1974. Had to stop under the bluffs while the loose scree shot down the gullies.

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At the top of Otira Gorge Road.1924.

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