Which alpine highway pass connects Canterbury to Westland via the Otira Viaduct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Arthur's Pass (920 metres)
- Step 1: Arthur's Pass is named after surveyor Arthur Dudley Dobson, who explored the route in 1864. Step 2. The dramatic Otira Gorge features the Otira Viaduct, a 440-meter concrete engineering marvel opened in 1999. Answer: Arthur's Pass (920 metres). Why not the others: The Otira rail tunnel beneath the pass was electrified in 1923.
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