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The first
Pelorus Bridge was built in 1863. Since 1885, when a second bridge was built, the route between Nelson and the Wairau Valley followed the course of the present road. The Pelorus Valley was forested until the early 1880s. From 1881 until the early 20th century, most of the lowland forest
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towering over the canopy. Several easy walking tracks connect the camping ground, picnic site, river, and the carparks. A circular walk leads over a pedestrian suspension bridge over the
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The lowland forest at
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was milled. In 1865, a township was planned for the area at
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8 km to the east. A cafe is situated at the
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Fikacek, Martin; Leschen, Richard; Newton, Alfred; Gunter, Nicole (2012).
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Rai River and
Pelorus River viewed from the pedestrian suspension bridge
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425:New Zealand
130:Marlborough
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109:New Zealand
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81:173°34′19″E
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631:Riverlands
569:Riversdale
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883:Landforms
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208:History
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