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Riuwaka Resurgence

Motueka, Nelson / Tasman

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Source of the Riuwaka, is a short walkway to the resurgence of the Riuwaka River from the base of Takaka Hill. About 20 minutes drive North of Motueka Township

What's involved (2)

Trail surface: Rough or uneven ground
Is a standard walking trail with a rough surface.
End of track before researgence: A few steps
Rough steps at the trail end to access the actual researgence pool.

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Used: everyday manual wheelchair (1)

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Jezza
Motueka · Visited October 2025 · Edited
Access 3 out of 5, Value 4 out of 5, Authenticity 3 out of 5
How they travel
- A few steps: with support
- Rough ground: with support
- Stairs: avoids
- Travelled with friends or whānau
- On the day, trail surface: couldn’t do this part
- On the day, end of track before researgence: couldn’t do this part
Used: everyday manual wheelchair.
What worked well,
What worked well, and what would make it even better? Say what you needed and how it went. Things that depend on the person are worth a line: gates and barriers, seats along the way, surface on the day, the toilet. Ideas to cover:Surfac

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Motueka · South Island

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Riuwaka Resurgence

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