Pelorus River

The Pelorus River was the filming location for the barrel rider scene in the Hobbit. It is located in the reigon of Marlborough on South Island, New Zealand. It is 25 mi. long and flows from the Richmond Range into Pelorus Sound. Stephen Hunter, who played Bombur, said filming there was 'his favorite day on set'.

It was originally called Te Hoeire by local Māori natives. It was changed to Pelorus when in 1838 Lieutenant Chetwode named both the river and the sound after his ship. In 2014 it was changed to Te Hoeire/Pelorus.

In between Blenheim and Nelson where the Pelorus Bridge crosses over the river there is a scenic reserve where tourists can go on walks, camp out, swim, go rafting/kayaking, enjoy wildlife, streams, waterfalls and the beautiful scenery.

== References/External Links == 2. https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/marlborough/places/pelorus-bridge-scenic-reserve/
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