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Red Bridge

The Midland Hwy trundles right over this 1838 convict-built bridge – Australia’s oldest brick bridge – across the Elizabeth River. Locals call it the Red Bridge because it was built from more than 1.5 million red bricks, baked on-site. The best viewing is from the adjacent metal footbridge on the eastern side.

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