The first Pelorus Bridge was built in the late 1800s as a township was planned for the area, however, it became a major scenic reserve. The scenic reserve contains one of the last original river flat forests in the area. Several walk paths connect the river's beach, scenic reserve, campground and carpark.
The Te Hoiere/Pelorus River at Totara Flat has a deep swimming hole with slow-moving water and a grassy picnic area surrounded by bush. The water quality is impacted by one of the tributaries, the Rai River, which drains one of the largest dairy catchments in the region. However, water quality has improved significantly in recent years.
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The first Pelorus Bridge was built in the late 1800s as a township was planned for the area, however, it became a major scenic reserve. The scenic reserve contains one of the last original river flat forests in the area. Several walk paths connect the river's beach, scenic reserve, campground and carpark.
The Te Hoiere/Pelorus River at Totara Flat has a deep swimming hole with slow-moving water and a grassy picnic area surrounded by bush. The water quality is impacted by one of the tributaries, the Rai River, which drains one of the largest dairy catchments in the region. However, water quality has improved significantly in recent years.
Beach | Location | Water Quality | Water Quality | |||
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Pelorus Bridge, Marlborough | Pelorus Bridge, Marlborough | Current Status | ||||
Rai Valley, Marlborough | Rai Valley, Marlborough | Current Status | ||||
Hira, Nelson | Hira, Nelson | Special Status | ||||
Marlborough District,, Marlborough | Marlborough District,, Marlborough | Current Status |
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