Visitors can continue on to the Elvy Waterfall Track from both tracks.
Tawa Walk
Time: 30 min loop
Distance: 1 km
Tawa Track is a gentle wheelchair-friendly path from near the café car park entrance takes you through shady forest to explore river terraces formed by Te Hoiere/Pelorus River over thousands of years.
A side track leads to the campground and river.
Weta Walk
Time: 5 min
Distance: 200 m
This walking track joins the Elvy WaterfallsTrack from the rear of the Kahikatea Flat amenity block. This track can also be used as an emergency escape track in case of flooding.
The reserve is located midway between Blenheim and Nelson on SH6, 18 km west of Havelock.
Take care when the tracks are wet or the river flooded.
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.
Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre
Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
Address: | Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 1/37 Halifax Street Nelson 7010 |
Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |