Bethune. Kawarau was the name they gave their expansive home in Hawthorn East, Victoria. Bridges Bridges that pass over the Kawarau River are: Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge Kawarau River Bridge Kawarau River (Victoria) Bridge Kawarau Falls Bridge Bridge at the Goldfields Mining Centre Until it was destroyed in the 19th century, the natural rock bridge "Whatatorere" at Roaring Meg was the only place that the Kawarau River or Clutha River could be crossed without boats. See also List of rivers of New Zealand References Rivers of Otago Queenstown-Lakes District Otago Gold Rush Rivers of New Zealand Tributaries of the Clutha River