DOC Project Manager Louise Brown says the work on the bridges is planned to minimise disruption to trail users. The replacements will be a mixture of aluminium truss bridges and timber bridges. “The Mangapurua and Kaiwhakauka sections are a truly special part of the Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono journey. Visitors to the Mangapurua and Kaiwhakauka Tracks are encouraged to check the Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono trail status page and the DOC website before travelling. Background informationMountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono trail status: www.mountainstosea.nz/trail-statusNATURE LOOKS DIFFERENT FROM HERE Nature isn’t scenery.