A rock arch at Buller Gorge, on the Westport side of Tiroroa, known variously as 'The Tunnel', 'The Cave', or 'Fern Arch'.1920`s.

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DescriptionA rock arch at Buller Gorge, on the Westport side of tiroroa, known variously as 'The Tunnel', 'The Cave', or 'Fern Arch', it was damaged in the 1929 earthquake and demolished in 1937.

Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 880-259PhotographerNew Zealand Graphic; Rose StereographsDate of Photo1920`sMap^[1]External LinkAUCKLAND LIBRARYContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)Buller GorgeTiroroaLandmark (Place)A rock arch at Buller GorgeEventA rock arch at Buller Gorge

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Date Created14th October 2024CommentsThere’s the remains of a pack track running above this arch. It starts at Ohika-iti R, about 100m up the river, and comes out at Tiroroa. It’s in very good order for having no maintenance for 150 yrs.
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Dorothy Wills
A pity it would have been a great tourist attraction

Kevin O'Regan
Great photo.

Shirley Elizabeth Stewart
Amazing

Jon Hickford
This must have been about the time they put the temporary replacement traffic lights in place......

Kelvin Lammas
Is that the little Hawks Craig

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A rock arch at Buller Gorge, on the Westport side of Tiroroa, known variously as 'The Tunnel', 'The Cave', or 'Fern Arch'.1920`s.

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