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Poolburn Viaduct History
Interesting history found along the way of the Otago Central Rail Trail.
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Living Along The Line
Otago Central Railway history.
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Hyde Train Crash
4th June 1943 the Cromwell to Dunedin passenger train crashed killing 21 people. History along the Otago Central Rail Trail.
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Kerikeri Stone Store (1832)
The Stone Store, New Zealand’s oldest standing European stone building, was built in 1832-36.
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New Zealand's Two Oldest Buildings
Marvel at New Zealand's two oldest buildings, Kemp House and the Stone Store.
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St Bathans
The Vulcan hotel dates back to 1882. St Bathans is an old gold mining town.
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Tangiwhai Memorial
The Memorial put in place to remember the victims of the Tangiwhai rail disaster, Ruapehu region.
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Tiger Hill Gangers' Shed
Another thing that people will enjoy along the Otago Rail Trail is all the interesting pieces of history.
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Manuherikia no.1 Bridge
Otago Central Rail Trail. This is the second longest bridge on the Rail Trail at 110.6 metres. The piers and abutments are constucted of concrete.
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Poolburn Viaduct
Part of the awesome Otago Central Rail Trail.
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