Singing Bridge

The Singing Bridge, also known as the Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge, is a concrete box girder bridge that connects the towns of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest over the Myall River in New South Wales, Australia.

During high winds, the bridge's railings produce melodious sounds, resembling a wind harp.

Before the bridge was constructed, a ferry service operated between the two towns starting in 1928. In response, the Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge was opened on 6 April 1974, costing approximately A$1.2 million. This two-lane bridge replaced the ferry service and was situated downstream.

The Singing Bridge is a girder construction made of prestressed and reinforced concrete. It spans 304.3 meters (998 ft) and consists of seven 35.3-meter (116 ft) spans and two 28.3-meter (93 ft) spans. The bridge is 7.3 meters (24 ft) wide and includes two 1.5-meter (5 ft) wide pedestrian walkways. It provides a clearance of 10.6 meters (34.8 ft) at high water.

Located at the northeastern end of the Singing Bridge is the Jean Shaw Koala Reserve, which is part of the wildlife corridor to the Myall Lakes. This area is known for frequent koala sightings, and there have been sightings of koalas crossing the bridge at night.

Take a drive across the Singing Bridge to enjoy its musical railings and take in the scenic view of the Myall River.