A Bridge Too Far: The Maungatapu Murders

Join us on a new adventure with an audio-guide-with-pictures to take you back in time.

TUKU 26 GUIDED AUDIO EXPERIENCE
As part of Tuku 26, we’re offering a personal introduction to the audio guide.
You’ll be greeted by two team members from Make/Shift Spaces, who will assist you in getting set up for the audio guide. Then you’ll be met at the other end (in Albion Square) to wrap up the experience.
Please note the experience involves walking from 1 Bridge Street to Albion Square. Allow 50mins.
To book your spot, please email [email protected]

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!
Extend the audio guide into a self-guided walking adventure. After listening to the audio guide on Bridge Street, Scottish Express will shuttle you to the Maungatapu Saddle (approx. 1hr drive). You will then walk the historic track past Murderers Rock to the Pelorus Valley where Scottish Express will pick you up and return you to Nelson. Sun 22 March & Sun 19 April, 10:30 am to 6:35 pm. $50. Moderate fitness required. Click here for more information and bookings.

HOW IT WORKS
– Grab your phone and head to 1 Bridge Street, Nelson
– Scan the QR code to follow the trail. It’s 45-60mins along Bridge Street, finishing at Albion Square.
– Headphones are recommended, but not required.
– Pause, wander and restart as you please.

OR, you can enjoy the experience anywhere and anytime on any device, at your own pace.
Click here or scan the QR code to get started!

The Tale
Step into the year 1866, when four outlaws swaggered down Bridge Street, their pockets heavy with stolen goods and their confidence riding high, certain they could get away with murder. Did their boldness take them a bridge too far?

This is a walk through one of Nelson’s darkest stories. Follow the suspects, and uncover how the community came together to bring justice to the slain.

What people are saying
The PickPath experience A Bridge Too Far: The Maungatapu Murders has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from early reviewers, including sector leaders, cultural partners, and contributors involved in its development.

Mark Hadlow praised both the production quality and user experience, stating: “This is bloody excellent! The way it’s all put together with photos is great! Well done to the team.”

Joel Baxendale, PickPath Founder, highlighted the project as an exemplar for digital storytelling:“Congratulations! The experience looks fantastic. I might even go so far to say an example of best practice, so hats off to you.”

Julie Catchpole, previous director of the Suter Art Gallery, reflected on the richness of the content:“This has kept me entertained and morbidly enthralled. A wealth of images. Mark Hadlow is a marvellous narrator. I learnt so much.”

Lucinda Jimson, Chief Executive of Nelson Provincial Museum, commended the tone and narrative structure: “Well done – the tone is good and the sensational story rolls out like the plot of movie while confidently managing the switch of locations and filling in details of how people lived then and the various backstories.”