Clifden, New Zealand
The small town of Clifden, New Zealand is a small rural community on the Waiau River, Southland, New Zealand. It is notable for being the site of the Clifden Suspension Bridge (a government Category I historic site) and the Clifden Limestone Caves,[1][2] well-known since early European settlers made it a "must see" place to visit.
Clifden | |
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  Clifden | |
| Coordinates: 46°2′0″S 167°43′0″E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Southland Region |
| Time zone | UTC+12:00 (NZST) |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
History
Clifden war memorial
The Clifden Suspension Bridge is home to the Clifden war memorial - located near State Highway 96 outside of Tuatapere. It contains the names of local soldiers who fought and died in World War I.[3]
References
External links
- Clifden Bridge
- Clifden Caves Department of Conservation
- Clifden war memorial NZ History
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