This is a list of remarkable overhead powerline spans within New Zealand.
Name / Location | Type | Width of span | Height of span | Notes |
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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 |