the prince alfred bridge

We saw the two bridges when passing through Gundagai on our way to Tumut.They look quite spectacular set against the very green river bed.Well worth a look.

Such a shame to see these iconic bridges in such disrepair. They could be such a tourist attraction if you could walk and cycle them. Make sure you view from the Gundagai look out and also visit the Historic Train Station.

Don't drive past Gundagai. Learn about our history of times gone by that made this country. A must visit are the two trestle bridges that span the valley and marvel at the shear craftsmanship and labour of these incredible structures.

We stopped over when we were in Gundagai for a visit. As a history buff I am always looking for the old stuff and these two bridges hit the spot. They are old and beautiful. Well worth a visit if you are in Gundagai, but nothing really to get out of your way unless you are a bridge entusiast.

These 2 old bridges really make you appreciate just how things have changed and how much better our roads and rail are now. They stretch off into the distance, quite an engineering feat. They are easy to find at the far end of the main street in the town, and there's sufficient parking. Unfortunately, since our last visit a couple of years ago, the bit of the road bridge you could walk on has been closed. Time is obviously taking its toll on the structures, hopefully some restoration can be done to preserve at least some of the bridge. You can also drive around to get different views of the bridges. Good for photos and worth a visit.

The bridge and railway trestles are in disrepair but have so much character about them. Great for photos as the sun is going down. The crooked lines and worn timbers look great from a bygone era.

This bridge has to be seen to be believed especially as it was built so long ago. Unfortunately it is not in a good state of repair so is closed to traffic, however there are several good vantage points with great views. It is a very picturesque setting.

It was so long it was hard to believe. There were two bridges - one for road & one for rail. The wood was in a bad state of repair so they were closed to traffic.

We stopped in Gundagai while on our way to Sydney. There are some beautiful old historic bridges that were built over the Murrumbridgee Flats not used anymore but great to photograph. We took several.

Longest wooden span. I remember driving across it with my family as a child with semis travelling ing in the opposite direction.

this bridge is very pretty and being so close to town centre it is worth driving past even for the photo opportunity alone.

The two old bridges are a piece of Australia's history and although a viewing platform seems to be underway, it is not complete. However, it is possible to read up on the interesting history of the bridges and the region at the sign boards and to get underneath the bridges for some great photo's. You don't need a lot of time here but it is handy to stretch your legs.

As a child, we often visited grandparents in Melbourne. Gundagai was a place we often stayed as it was about halfway between Sydney and Melbourne. I recall being in the car as we rattled our way over this long timber bridge which allowed for 2 cars to pass but I don't think 2 trucks could pass.The railway came to Gundagai in the1880's and if you take a moment to visit the nearby station (a short walk from the bridges), you will find a fascinating history of the trains and bridge. The rails in the yard have 1884 date stamped on them! One thing I remember as a lad travelling on the railmotor train in the 1970's over the rail bridge was the 5mph speed limit. Until the highway bridge closed, it was a treat to be given the key by the train driver and allowed to jump off the train to use it to manually activate the "ding ding" signals at the highway crossing near the start of the long timber bridge which was encountered just after leaving Gundagai station en route to Tumut. Alas, the railway is no more but maybe one day it will re-open to convey product from the big Visy factory at Tumut and spare us all many trucks off country roads.I agree it is very sad to see the badly deteriorated state of both bridges which should be give some federal funds to at least restore the 1st part for tourists. After all, I am not sure but think this may have been the longest timber bridges in Australia and definitely worth preserving.

At the top end of the main street is this historic site. You are unlikely to spend a lot of time here but its worth a look. Nice dilapidated bit of history that you would miss whilst zooming along the freeway. Pity some money could not be spent to fix it up to enable a walk across. But the remnants convey some idea of the way Gundagai was back in the days. Y

When staying in Gundagai it is worth having a look at the old bridge area and the main street. Have a walk up the main street as a number of the shops have the history of the shop on a sign. Continue the walk down along past the War Memorial and down to the bridge area. It is unfortunate that the bridges are in such a bad state of repair. If you walk along the river along the back road you can see a number of signs detailing the history and important events of the area. The flood depth sign is interesting to read. In fact, it is one of the best and most informative signed areas I have visited.