Durie Hill's special attractions (Wanganui)

Wanganui District Council community link The Durie Hill pedestrian tunnel, located opposite the Whanganui City Bridge, leads to the historic Durie Hill Elevator. Built in 1919, it is the only earthbound elevator in New Zealand and one of only two in the world. A pedestrian tunnel leads 205 metres inside the hill to the elevator which rises 66 metres.
Author(s):
Wanganui District Council
Publisher(s):
Wanganui District Council
Reference #:
Issue No 140
Date Published:
07/02/2004
Copyright:
Wanganui District Council Email: wdc@wanganui.govt.nz
Region:
Manawatu Location: Wanganui
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