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Section 2

Wairau

Tuamarino - Blenheim

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Wairau
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Wairau

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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.



Enjoy this trail this summer. More off road trail coming in 2025.

Trail closed - south of Wairau Bridge to Spring Creek.

Wairau Bridge to Spring Creek

High Wairau River flows have washed the trail out as it passes under the bridge. Please use SH1, but be careful as this isa busy section of road.

Trail Section:

Wairau

Notice valid:

20/09/25

17/09/26

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