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Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve
Tawa Walk is a gentle wheelchair-friendly walk near the cafe car park, which leads through the forest and river terraces.
Distance
1.2 km
Walking time
30 min
Difficulty
Easiest
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Friendly
Current status
No active alerts found. Conditions can still change, so check again before leaving.
Weather outlook
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 11:01 pm
11 October 2026
Cloudy with showers, mainly about the Sounds and inland ranges, clearing and becoming mainly fine late afternoon. Northwesterlies but northeasterlies about Kaikoura Coast, strong at times, easing everywhere in the evening.
12 October 2026
Fine. Light winds, then northerlies developing in the afternoon.
13 October 2026
Mainly fine, but isolated showers in the morning and afternoon. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
Showers developing in the morning. Northerlies developing in the morning.
15 October 2026
Showers, some heavy. Southeasterlies developing.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
Explore the area
Explore the track route and surrounding area before you set out.
A gentle path from near the café car park entrance takes you through shady forest to explore river terraces formed by Te Hoiere/Pelorus River over thousands of years. Alternatively, the track can be accessed directly from the campground as a gentle path to the cafe, and a loop through the forest.
Situated on the banks of the Te Hoiere/Pelorus River amongst towering kahikatea, beech and rimu trees, Pelorus Bridge Campground is very popular in summer, and advanced bookings are advised.
The reserve is located midway between Blenheim and Nelson on SH6, 18 km west of Havelock. Use this location in Google Maps to find your way there.
We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. These can be accessed via www.mountainsafety.org.nz . Level up in your outdoor knowledge with these interactive online learning tools: Trip Planning Tramping / field Skills Basic Navigation River Safety Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel .
No dogs.
Track information, access and weather can change. Confirm current alerts and land-manager information close to departure, tell someone your plans, and carry equipment appropriate for the route and conditions.
