Make/Shift Spaces

A Bridge Too Far - Maungatapu Murders

Start an adventure now with a site-specific audio guide featuring images that take you back in time on your phone. It’s free, easy to navigate, intriguing, and a unique experience in Nelson.

HOW IT WORKS

Grab your phone and head to 1 Bridge Street, Nelson.
Scan the QR code to follow the trail. The experience takes 45–60 minutes, walking along Bridge Street and finishing at Albion Square.
Headphones are recommended, but not required.
Pause, explore, and resume the story whenever you like.

OR enjoy the experience anywhere, anytime, on any device at your own pace:
www.pickpath.com/play-web/287
—or simply scan the QR code to begin.

The Story
Step into Nelson in 1866. Four brigands stride down Bridge Street, convinced they will get away with murder. But did their arrogance take them a bridge too far?

Duration: 45–60 minutes
Location: Walk along Bridge Street. The story begins at the Arthouse / Red Art Gallery and ends near the Nelson Courthouse at Albion Square.

Themes: True crime, intrigue, gangsters, investigation, community pride, justice, history, documentary, suspense.

This project was made possible by Make/Shift Spaces with the support of Nelson Provincial Museum, City of Nelson Civic Trust and Nelson City Council.