10 New Zealand Highways the World Forgot

Some of New Zealand's most important roads have been completely forgotten. In this documentary, we explore seven abandoned and forgotten highways that once connected remote communities, powered major engineering projects, and shaped the country's history. Today, many have disappeared beneath native bush, landslides, or abandoned settlements, while others still exist only on official maps. From the legendary Denniston Incline Road and the remote West Arm Road at Lake Manapouri to the strange legal road hidden in the Marlborough Sounds, these are real places with remarkable stories. If you enjoy documentaries about forgotten history, abandoned places, hidden infrastructure, and New Zealand's lost past, you're in the right place. 👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it.