08/10/2026
When traditional construction access isn’t an option, the solution needs to be designed around the environment - not the other way around.
As part of the Department of Conservation’s Great Walk upgrades, Monkeytoe designed and manufactured a lightweight, prefabricated aluminium bridge for the Aniwaniwa site, bound for Waiopaoa Hut on the Lake Waikaremoana Track.
The challenge? Dense native forest, uneven terrain and no practical access for traditional construction equipment.
The solution was a bridge engineered specifically for aerial installation - lightweight enough for helicopter transport, while still providing the strength and durability required for a high-use Great Walk environment.
The modular, corrosion-resistant design allowed the bridge to be transported and installed with minimal disruption, without the need for heavy machinery or large crews.
”All went like clockwork. Thanks all for your part in making this happen.” The result is a durable, lightweight bridge that enhances access and safety for one of Aotearoa’s most iconic tracks - reinforcing Monkeytoe’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and connection in even the most remote places”.
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