Pelorus River Access / Totara...

Pelorus River Access / Totara Walk

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View from Pelorus Bridge
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Pelorus River Access / Totara Walk

Time: 5 min

The River Access track branches off the Totara track and leads through mature NZ beech forest to the Pelorus river. A gorgeous swimming hole and picnic spot, there are big rocks to jump off into the river and a view up to the historic Pelorus Bridge.

A swim in the Pelorus feeds the soul - brave the temperature and get in the drink!

Details

Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Marlborough

Central government organisation

Location

South IslandMarlboroughPelorus

Categories

  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-41.298637758175

173.572611808777

Latitude
-41.298637758175
Longitude
173.572611808777

Nearby

Reviews

    • It's very hard to fault this place.
    • Beautiful river!
    • Very easy/short walk.
    • Day trip with picnicking and swimming.
    • Stunning river with awesome rock formation.
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    10/10 8
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    9/10 6
    27%
    8/10 7
    32%
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  • 4.0/5

    Had a great time nice walks but people are taking there dogs and leaving parcels on the track for you to stand on.

    Picnic area very clean Would like to know the temperature of the river

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    06Oct18.

    Nice walk. Ok toilets but better ones the other side of the road by the cafe.

    Bridge may be historic but not so pretty. The river is good. A guy had a dip when we were there. He gasped somewhat so I think it was cold!

    Reviewed about 6 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Such a lovely walk along the river and a beautiful spot.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016

  • 3.5/5

    Beautiful waterfall and good for the body because you have to walk until you are there!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

  • 4.0/5

    Loved the Pelorus River as it is one of the spots of the Hobbit.

    Could really imagine how the dwarfs drifted down the river. Lovely green colour of the water as well! Some sandflies!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

  • 4.0/5

    A lovely river where footage of the second instalment of the Hobbit triology was taken.

    If you liked the movie, you definitely have to go there.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful place, nice and absolutely clear water.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful river!

    The walk in was very easy. The river was quite brisk, middle of October might be too cold to swim for most, but we still got in there. Wonderful stop!

    Reviewed about 8 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Day trip with picnicking and swimming.

    One of the nicest places I have ever seen.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

  • 5.0/5

    Stunning river with awesome rock formation.

    Even in winter time it is possible to swim... Really cold but still worth it.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Don't miss bathing here!!!!

    One of the most beautiful places to take a swim in New Zealand.

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Had a great time nice walks but people are taking there dogs and leaving parcels on the track for you to stand on.

    Picnic area very clean Would like to know the temperature of the river

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    06Oct18.

    Nice walk. Ok toilets but better ones the other side of the road by the cafe.

    Bridge may be historic but not so pretty. The river is good. A guy had a dip when we were there. He gasped somewhat so I think it was cold!

    Reviewed about 6 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Such a lovely walk along the river and a beautiful spot.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016

  • 3.5/5

    Beautiful waterfall and good for the body because you have to walk until you are there!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

  • 4.0/5

    Loved the Pelorus River as it is one of the spots of the Hobbit.

    Could really imagine how the dwarfs drifted down the river. Lovely green colour of the water as well! Some sandflies!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

  • 4.0/5

    A lovely river where footage of the second instalment of the Hobbit triology was taken.

    If you liked the movie, you definitely have to go there.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful place, nice and absolutely clear water.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

  • 5.0/5

    Day trip with picnicking and swimming.

    One of the nicest places I have ever seen.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful river!

    The walk in was very easy. The river was quite brisk, middle of October might be too cold to swim for most, but we still got in there. Wonderful stop!

    Reviewed about 8 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Stunning river with awesome rock formation.

    Even in winter time it is possible to swim... Really cold but still worth it.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Don't miss bathing here!!!!

    One of the most beautiful places to take a swim in New Zealand.

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    After a walk just jump into the water, also jump from some stones, not too cold.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

  • 4.5/5

    I aways feel refreshed after after a dip in these waters, fantastic swimming holes

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in January 2013

  • 4.5/5

    It's very hard to fault this place.

    Our family stops here whenever we head south (and back north) for summer. The river swimming is as good as it gets and you see trout more often than not. It's not by chance that The Hobbit will be filming here. Pristine.

    Reviewed about 13 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Did 2 short walks here and it was just the prettiest part of New Zealand in my opinion.

    (Helen) safe swimming spot - although we didn't try. Water so clear could watch little shag diving clearly.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    Variety of walks layout, out to suit time available, good information boards along the way - good cafe + toilets.

    Reviewed almost 15 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Very easy/short walk.

    Stop off at the river was nice (safe for swimming if desired).

    Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in November 2009

  • 5.0/5

    Nice clear water for swimming in the water.

    Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in November 2009

  • 4.5/5

    Very nice and quiet river a very good spot to make some "ricochets".

    Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in November 2009

  • 4.0/5

    Nice (short) walk.

    Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in November 2009

  • 4.0/5

    Such tall trees.

    Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in January 2009

  • 5.0/5

    Great short walk.

    Near suspension bridge.

    Reviewed about 15 years ago and experienced in April 2009