HistoryHidden gem
Ophir
Ophir, Otago
Tiny gold-era village with a historic post office and a lovely old bridge.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 30 min
A small historic settlement with preserved buildings and a famous old suspension bridge. Quiet and photogenic, a short stop on the rail trail or SH85.
Good to know
- Check the old post office is open
- Walk across the bridge
- Best time
- Daytime
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed roads
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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