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'''Pelorus Bridge''' is a tiny locality in [[Marlborough Region|Marlborough]], New Zealand where the [[Rai River]] meets [[Pelorus River]]. |
'''Pelorus Bridge''' is a tiny locality in [[Marlborough Region|Marlborough]], in New Zealand's [[South Island]], where the [[Rai River]] meets [[Pelorus River]]. {{NZlSH|6}} crosses the Pelorus River at Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve, which was used as one of the film locations for ''[[The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug]]''<!-- The 2012 article does say 'An Unexpected Journey', but the scene described was moved to 'Desolation of Smaug' when the film was further split from 2 to 3, so do NOT change this! -->.<ref>{{cite news |
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| publisher = The Marlborough Express |
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| date = 20 October 2011 |
| date = 20 October 2011 |
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| url = http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/5821344/Hobbit-scene-to-be-shot-in-Marlborough |
| url = http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/5821344/Hobbit-scene-to-be-shot-in-Marlborough |
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| title = Hobbit scene to be shot in Marlborough |
| title = Hobbit scene to be shot in Marlborough |
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}}</ref> You can take a [http://www.kayak-newzealand.com/hobbit-kayak-tour-new-zealand/ guided kayak tour] to experience this Hobbit filming location. |
}}</ref> You can take a [http://www.kayak-newzealand.com/hobbit-kayak-tour-new-zealand/ guided kayak tour] to experience this Hobbit filming location. |
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[[File:Rai River and Pelorus River from swing bridge.jpg|thumb|left|Rai River and Pelorus River viewed from the pedestrian suspension bridge]] |
[[File:Rai River and Pelorus River from swing bridge.jpg|thumb|left|Rai River and Pelorus River viewed from the pedestrian suspension bridge]] |
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The scenic reserve contains one of the last stands of original river flat forest in the area. The forest contains a mixture of [[beech]] and other [[Broad-leaved tree|broadleaf]] species, as well as mature [[podocarps]] such as [[rimu]], [[kahikatea]] and [[ |
The scenic reserve contains one of the last stands of original river flat forest in the area. The forest contains a mixture of [[beech]] and other [[Broad-leaved tree|broadleaf]] species, as well as mature [[podocarps]] such as [[rimu]], [[kahikatea]] and [[tōtara]] 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 on the [[Rai River]]. |
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The closest small towns are [[Rai Valley]] 7 km to the north, and [[Canvastown]] 8 km to the east. A cafe is situated at the Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve. |
The closest small towns are [[Rai Valley]] 7 km to the north, and [[Canvastown]] 8 km to the east. A cafe is situated at the Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve. |
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== Vegetation and Wildlife == |
== Vegetation and Wildlife == |
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The lowland forest at Pelorus Bridge consists of mature podocarps like rimu, kahikatea, miro, mataī and tōtara and black, hard, red and silver beech trees. Birds present include |
The lowland forest at Pelorus Bridge consists of mature podocarps like rimu, kahikatea, miro, mataī and tōtara and black, hard, red and silver beech trees. Birds present include [[korimako]], [[tūī]], [[pīwakawaka]] and [[kererū]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.doc.govt.nz/documents/getting-involved/students-and-teachers/field-trips-by-region/pelorus-resource.pdf|title=Pelorus Bridge|website=Department of Conservation|access-date=29 March 2020}}</ref> A population of long-tailed bats live in the forest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forestandbird.org.nz/projects/te-hoiere-bat-recovery-project|title=Te Hoiere Bat Recovery Project|website=Forest and Bird|date=8 March 2018 |access-date=29 March 2020}}</ref> A rare and primitive beetle, ''[[Horelophus walkeri]]'' lives in the splash zone of waterfalls in the area.<ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Fikacek|first1=Martin|last2=Leschen|first2=Richard|last3=Newton|first3=Alfred|last4=Gunter|first4=Nicole|date=2012|title=Horelophus walkeri rediscovered: Adult morphology and notes on biology (Coleoptera: Hydrophilidae)|url=http://www.cercyon.eu/Publications_PDF/FikacekEtAl_2012_Horelophus_LQ.pdf|journal=Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae|volume=52|pages=132}}</ref> |
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* [http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/marlborough/sounds-area/pelorus-bridge-scenic-reserve/ Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve (DoC website)] |
* [http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/marlborough/sounds-area/pelorus-bridge-scenic-reserve/ Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve (DoC website)] |
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| Coordinates: 41°17′53″S 173°34′19″E / 41.29806°S 173.57194°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough |
Pelorus Bridge is a tiny locality in Marlborough, in New Zealand's South Island, where the Rai River meets Pelorus River. State Highway 6 crosses the Pelorus River at Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve, which was used as one of the film locations for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.[1] You can take a guided kayak tour to experience this Hobbit filming location.
The scenic reserve contains one of the last stands of original river flat forest in the area. The forest contains a mixture of beech and other broadleaf species, as well as mature podocarps such as rimu, kahikatea and tōtara 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 on the Rai River.
The closest small towns are Rai Valley 7 km to the north, and Canvastown 8 km to the east. A cafe is situated at the Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve.
History
[edit]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 was milled. In 1865, a township was planned for the area at Pelorus Bridge, however, the plans were delayed in 1912 and the area eventually became a scenic reserve.[2]
Vegetation and Wildlife
[edit]The lowland forest at Pelorus Bridge consists of mature podocarps like rimu, kahikatea, miro, mataī and tōtara and black, hard, red and silver beech trees. Birds present include korimako, tūī, pīwakawaka and kererū.[3] A population of long-tailed bats live in the forest.[4] A rare and primitive beetle, Horelophus walkeri lives in the splash zone of waterfalls in the area.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Ian Allen (20 October 2011). "Hobbit scene to be shot in Marlborough". The Marlborough Express. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
- ^ "Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve". Department of Conservation.
- ^ "Pelorus Bridge" (PDF). Department of Conservation. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
- ^ "Te Hoiere Bat Recovery Project". Forest and Bird. 8 March 2018. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
- ^ Fikacek, Martin; Leschen, Richard; Newton, Alfred; Gunter, Nicole (2012). "Horelophus walkeri rediscovered: Adult morphology and notes on biology (Coleoptera: Hydrophilidae)" (PDF). Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae. 52: 132.
External links
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Pelorus Bridge.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pelorus Bridge.