Orari Bridge

Orari Bridge is a small settlement north of Geraldine, New Zealand on the south side of the Orari River. Orari Bridge is located several kilometers upstream of the township of Orari on State Highway 79. Where the road crosses the river there is a one-laned bridge which is often subject to congestion.[1]

A nearby popular mountain bike track meets the bridge at Orari Bridge.[2]

Buildings

Orari Bridge School

The Orari Bridge School was opened in 1881 using half of the remaining building from the nearby closed Waihi Bush School. [3] The school was burned down in 1905 but rebuilt.[3] The school closed permanently in 1996.[4] It is now home to a holiday park.

Orari Bridge Hall

The light green Orari Bridge Hall was a notable landmark for motorists driving on State Highway 79. The hall was constructed in 1922 to serve the various needs of the community.[5] The hall was put up for sale in 2009[5] and a recently constructed private residence is now situated on the halls previous location.

Reference List
  1. Quinlivan, Mark (2 April 2018). "Holiday traffic banks up through South Canterbury as people return from Ed Sheeran, Warbirds". The Timaru Herald.
  2. "Lions And E-Can Team Up To Create Cycle Trail". multisport.net.nz. 12 November 2009. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  3. Bell, Carol (July–August 2016). "NZ Society of Genealogists South Canterbury Branch Newsletter" (PDF). NZ Society of Genealogists South Canterbury Branch.CS1 maint: date format (link)
  4. Upston, Alan (12 January 1996). "Notice Number 1996-go396". New Zealand Gazette. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  5. "Historic Orari Bridge Hall put up for sale". The Timaru Herald. 15 July 2009. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
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