Te Hoiere/Pelorus Bridge (Marlborough)

When you're next driving between Whakatū (Nelson) and Te Wai Harakeke (Blenheim) take some time to stop at Te Hoiere (Pelorus Bridge/Pelorus River). The cafe there was a favourite stop for us for many years and has recently had a revival thanks to Ngāti Kuia.

There is now a lovely gallery and information space at Te Wāhi Tōpuni o Te Hoiere (Pelorus Campground) and an adjacent Rourou Tārawa (food truck) also run by Ngāti Kuia with menu items introduced in Te Reo Māori and English.

This is such a beautiful addition to a throughly picturesque spot and was a wonderful way to end Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (Māori language week) after a 45-minute return walk (complete with two walks across the swing bridge!) on the nearby Circle Track. Throughly good for the soul!