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Global Check-in Hotspot - Cardrona Bra Fence

There are many stunning attractions around the world, and in addition to the natural wonders carved by the forces of nature, man-made oddities often spark discussions. In the Otago region of New Zealand, there is a very special tourist attraction where a fence beside a farm road is adorned with a row of bras, making it a popular global check-in spot. The Cardrona Bra Fence is a tourist attraction in the Otago region of New Zealand. Passersby casually hang bras on the fence, and it has eventually become a famous tourist spot with more than two hundred bras. The fence is located near a farm road next to the Cardrona Valley area, southwest of Wanaka. Despite the popularity of the site, people have different views on its value. The bra fence is currently located next to a racetrack. Origin The bra fence originated between 1998 and 1999, when four bras were hung on a wire fence by the road for unknown reasons. As the message to add bras to the fence spread by the landowner, more bras began to appear. By the end of February that year, there were 60 bras, but they were later secretly removed. This incident was reported by the local newspaper and immediately spread to the media in New Zealand. By December 2000, the number of bras had increased to 200, and they were removed again. This time the story spread even wider, turning the fence into a somewhat quirky tourist attraction that even the media in Europe took an interest in. Out of concern, the number of people going to the fence to hang bras increased significantly. By early 2006, the number of bras was close to 800. Controversy and Removal Although some welcomed the fence as a tourist attraction, others found it embarrassing and visually disruptive, posing an obstacle to drivers passing by on that stretch of road. Legal issues led to the frequent removal of bras, an action that occurred frequently in early 2006, with 200 bras being taken down. Some locals said that some Japanese students who went to school near Wanaka found the fence offensive, and many Asians and South Africans also thought so. However, local rancher John Lee became the guardian of the fence's website, refusing to remove bras from the fence because 90% of the letters he received about the fence were positive, and the fence brought frequent attention to the area. On April 28, 2006, after inspecting the fence placed within the road reserve, the local council deemed the bra fence a 'traffic hazard' and 'visually obstructive,' demanding its removal. The request to remove the fence led to the creation of the world's longest bra chain at a carnival held near Wanaka later that year. Although the chain, made up of 7,400 bras, was much shorter than the world record of 100,000, it raised over 10,000 New Zealand dollars in donations. A statue is also located next to the fence The fence is located next to a farm road in the Cardrona Valley, and although the site is popular, locals have different views on its value. In 2006, it was requested that the local council remove the fence promptly because some thought it was embarrassing and visually disruptive, and it could cause traffic problems on that section of the road. The Bra Fence Becomes a Global IG Check-in Hotspot However, 90% of people have a positive and affirmative view of the fence, so the local farm owner refuses to take down the bras, and the bra fence has been preserved to this day. The local government sends people every year to clean up, removing excessive or moldy bras to maintain a certain level of cleanliness.
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Cardrona Bra Fence The Cardrona Bra Fence is a famous tourist attraction in the Otago region of New Zealand. Passersby casually hung their bras on the guardrails, and it eventually became a famous tourist attraction with more than 200 bras. The fence is located close to the road on a farm in Wanaka, southwest of the Cardrona Valley region. Despite the attraction's popularity, opinions vary on its value. The bra fence currently sits next to the race track. The Bra Fence originated in 1998 and 1999 when four bras were hung on a wire fence beside a road for unknown reasons. When word spread of adding bras to the fence, posted by the land’s owner, more bras started showing up. By the end of February that year, there were 60 bras in total, but they were later secretly removed. After the incident was reported by local newspapers, it immediately reached the New Zealand media. If you are lucky, you might see a girl taking off her bra immediately! ! ! #NewZealand #SouthIsland #CardronaBraFence

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