Pelorus River
Name |
Pelorus Track |
Location |
Moenui |
Co-ordinates |
1638831 5424588 |
Alternative co-ordinates |
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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 |
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Further Information |
Pelorus Track (dog-friendly sections) shown in continuous red
Pelorus River: Emerald Pool
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