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Wairau River Access Points

This table details Fish & Game access points to the Wairau River as shown on the Lower Wairau and Upper Wairau River access maps.

1	Wairau Bar Vehicle access to the northern side of the Wairau River mouth.
2	Wairau Diversion Bridge Northern side driving access below the bridge, walking access above southern side, walking access above southern side, walking access above and below the bridge.
3	Bothams Bend North Bank Access from Thomas's Road. Drive over the stop bank and park out of the way. This is the start of the diversion.
4	Bothams Bend Road - South Bank ("Morrans Hollow") Access off start of Clayton's Road. Turn left at end of road onto the stop bank. Driving access upstream, foot access downstream of the diversion.
5	Ferry Bridge North Bank Park on the downstream side of the bridge. Walking access upstream to the diversion.
6	Stop Bank Road South Bank Drive along the stop bank road to the Marlborough District Council Reserve. Access tracks to the mouth of the Spring Creek.
7	Wairau Bridge SH1 Driving access above and below bridge on the South Bank.
8	Gravel Pit Access Off the Tuamarina / Kaituna Road. Vehicle access over the flood bank to the river.
9	Hillocks Road End Vehicle access over flood bank to the river.
10	Cravens Road End Vehicle access over flood bank to the river.
11	The Islands 3.4 to 3.6km from Gravel Pit access.
12	Selmes Road End Vehicle access over flood bank to the river.
13	Suttons Corner Park away from gateway. Walking access to river.
14	Wratts Road End Park before the farm house driveway. Walking access through gate on left of driveway.
15	Steadmans Walking access through a small gate to the river.
16	Giffords Road End Vehicle access over flood bank to river.
17	Jefferies Road End Vehicle access over flood bank to river.
18	Gravel Pit Road Vehicle track past shingle storage area to river.
19	Renwick Bridge SH6 South Bank Vehicle access off SH6 by the saw mill. Walk over flood bank. Vehicle access available at Pauls and Boyces Road ends.
20	Renwick Bridge SH6 North Bank Vehicle access on rough track downstream side.
21	Salmon Farm Drive through main gates, turn left on gravel track. Park by river bank. Please stay clear of quarantine farm area and don't use ford after recent rain.
22	Condors Bend Road End Vehicle access to flood bank. Walk over bank to river.
23	Rock Ferry Park 100m on past Onamalutu Road. Walk over a steep track to the river.
24	Waihopai River Bridge Walking access on east bank of Waihopai River via Condors Forest Road. Park near gate. Vehicle access pathway, then 20 minute walk to Wairau River on Waihopai West bank.
25	Langley Dale Farm Before entering, permission is required from Richard or Simon Adams - ph (03) 572 8541 or inquire at the house.
26	Narrows Vehicle access to river.
27	North Bank Road 6.9km from Langley Dale farm.
28	Bartletts Creek Vehicle access to the river.
29	March Burn Creek Vehicle access to road end. Short walk to the river.
30	North Bank Road Foot access to river.
31	Centre Valley Road Vehicle access to river. Follow access signs and park away from gateways.
32	North Bank Road Park by the gate 100m past Pigeon Road. Walk downstream along flood bank to river.
33	Cat Creek Access on downstream side.
34	Church Lane and North Bank Road Vehicle access to river. Park away from gateways.
35	Mill Road Vehicle access to river. Park away from gateways.
36	Tapps Road Vehicle access to river. Park away from gateways.
37	Top Valley Stream Bridge Walking access to Wairau down stream bed. Access to Wairau River from Top Valley stream to the Goulter confluence is easily obtained off the West Bank Road.
38	Larkings Road Vehicle access to river. Follow access signs and park away from gates.
39	Fowlers Access Way Dry weather vehicle access only. Follow tree line to the river.
40	Branch Hydro Canal Road Vehicle access to the Wairau River, hydro canals and Goulter confluence.
41	Branch River Bridge SH63 Vehicle access to river bed downstream end.
42	Kowhai Point Camping and picnic area.
43	Wash Bridge SH63 Upstream limit for salmon and winter fishing.
44	Stoney Creek 1.4km from Wash Bridge.
45	Groyne Corner 5.7km from Stoney Creek. Park in the river bed.
46	Rainbow Station Hay Shed SH63 No vehicle access. Park away from gate, and follow signs across paddock to the stile and track to river.
47	Rainbow Valley Ski Area Turnoff Public road to Six Mile Creek and Ski Area turnoff. Good access via the many creeks flowing into the Wairau River.
48	Six Mile Creek To gain vehicle access beyond Six Mile Creek gate, contact Rainbow Station owners Alison and Philip Graham, ph (03) 521 1838. From December to the end of February, the road is open to the public with a manned gate above Six Mile Creek and a charge of $20 per vehicle. The road is closed during the first weel of January for cattle mustering.
49	Hamner Springs Hydro Road Permission to drive the private Hamner Springs Hydro road can be obtained from the Department of Conservation at St Arnauds (phone 03 521 1806) or DOC at Hamner (on 03 4157128). Do not attempt this road unless you have a four wheel drive vehicle.

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