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Pelorus Bridge Walk
| Location: Northern End. South Island |
| Nearest Town: Nelson 55k |
| Nearest City: Blenheim 51k |
| Length of tramp: very short |
| Time needed: 5 minutes |
| Difficulty: Easy as |
| Route: Round Trip |
| Elevation: 40m above sea level. |
| Wet Feet: No |
| Toilets: Yes |
| Dogs: No |
| Mobile phone coverage: No |
| Date this tramp was last walked: 2007 |
| Track quality: The 3 minute track to the river is a little rough. |
| Shops/restaurants: Click here to see restaurants in the South Island |
| Hazards: The rocks can be very slippery down by the river. |
| Transport: Daily buses from Picton to Nelson |
| Water: Yes |
| Accommodation: See the map below for accommodation in Nelson |
| Driving Instructions: Pelorus Bridge is on the main road to Nelson from Blenheim or the other way around, Pelorus is 55k north of Nelson and 51k south of Blenheim. Whichever way you drive, you will not miss the place. First there is a one way bridge, you will have to stop, plus there will be cars and people all over the place, especially in the summer months and on the weekends. |
| Camping on track: No |
| Track highlights: Take a dip in the beautiful clear water - if you dare! It's a bit cold but stunning. |
Map of Pelorus Bridge Walk :
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Accommodation near Pelorus Bridge Walk:
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Detailed track description for
Pelorus Bridge Walk:
Pelorus Bridge Walk
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The track to the river is on the down river side of the road. Right hand side of the road if you are driving to Nelson. At the very end of the bridge's safety rail. You can park on both sides of the road. The best parking is in the main car park on the left if you are driving to Nelson. The toilets and cafe are in the main car park. There are two camping areas at Pelorus Bridge and plenty of walks to suit all fitness levels. It is only a 5 minute walk down to the gorge as you can see it is a very popular swimming hole.
