List of New Zealand spans

This is a list of remarkable overhead powerline spans within New Zealand.

Name / Location Type Width of span Height of span Notes
Tory Channel Crossing, between mainland and Arapawa Island Overhead powerline 2250 metres 100 metres at lowest point Unmarked, has been subject to wire-strike. One of the longest spans in the world.
Greville Harbour Crossing, D'Urville Island Overhead powerline, single wire (single wire earth return system) 1500 metres 27 metres
Barron Stream Crossing, Golden Bay Overhead powerline, 2 three phase 66kV circuits 1300m 115m sag
West Arm Crossing, Lake Manapouri Overhead powerline (multiple circuits) 1200 metres 50 metres? Marked with red balls, has been subject to wire-strike
Percy Burn Crossing, Borland Valley Overhead powerline 1100 metres 300 metres or higher
French Pass Crossing, between mainland and D'Urville Island Overhead powerline 1000 metres 60 metres or higher Unmarked, has been subject to wire-strike

Not to be confused with List of bridges in New Zealand.

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