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Pelorus Track

A challenging set of tracks along the lovely Pelorus River, and on into the Richmond Ranges, offering good connections to a range of other walks

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​Pelorus River

Name
Pelorus Track
Location
Moenui
Co-ordinates
1638831  5424588
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Configuration
Linear
Distance
15 km 
Status
On-leash
Grade
Moderate
Access
From Pelorus Bridge, take Maungatapu Road off SH6; continue until end of gravel road (ca.8 km). DoC permit required; contact Nelson DoC office.
Description
From the end of the gravel road, the track starts as an easy riverside path, but a kilometre or so in, there's a tricky crossing over a deep tributary stream on a chain-link bridge which not all dogs like. Beyond that the track continues in good order to Emerald Pool, which makes a good turning point for a short walk. Beyond, though, the going gets significantly tougher with some stiff climbs and some rough sections of track - and some areas of bad damage by slips and storms. The main route follows the Pelorus River via Captain's Creek hut and Middy Creek hut to Roebuck Hut, where it veers west and uphill towards Totara Saddle through very hummocky land. This is perhaps the most demanding section of the walk. From Totara Saddle you cvan either loop around to Rocks Hut, then back Middy Creek Hut and return thee way you came from there, or for a one-way walk you can continue on to Browning Hut, and thence to the Hacket Valley track and to the road end. Another option, from just east of Middy Creek Hut, is to head south over Conical Hill and up to Mount Fell, from where more options are available. What you can't do, is head north from Rocks Hut onto Dun Mountain, for that way is strictly non-dog.
Connecting tracks
Hacket Valley, Mount Fell, Mount Richmond
Further Information
https://www.doc.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/nelson-marlborough/pelorus-track.pdf
Pelorus Track (dog-friendly sections) shown in continuous red
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Pelorus River: Emerald Pool
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