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Section 2

Wairau

Tuamarino - Blenheim

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You're in Wine Country!
Starting at the Te Ārai o Wairau/The Wairau Affray historical site, and finishing at the Blenheim Railway Station you'll traverse Marlborough Wine Country

14.6 kilometers

30-40 minutes

Wine country, Redwood Pass views

The trail takes you through to Spring Creek  where you join the sealed cycle trail through to Blenheim.  Enjoy the clip on dedicated cycle bridge across the Wairau and follow the signs to Blenheim.  


Experience some of the best wine New Zealand has to offer, take a trip to Peter Jackson's Aviation Museum and take a leisurely stroll along the Taylor River.



Trail Closure - Peninsula Road section, Spring Creek

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The trail at the end of north end of Peninsula Road will be closed from 28 September 2026 to the end of November 2026 due to construction works on the stopbank by contractors for the Marlborough District Council.

Access is not possible through this section between Peninsula Road and Kahikatea Reserve.

Alternative route options are:

Via the stopbank on the Southwest side of the Wairau River bridge and Hillocks Road>Spring Creek or Blind Creek Road>Thomas Road>Neal Road>Chaytors Road>Ferry Road.

Trail Section:

Wairau

Notice valid:

28/09/26

27/11/26

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