Explore dog friendly short walks in Nelson Tasman

Nelson City Centre ArtWalk is an outdoor art gallery in Nelson’s streets. With 25 sites, ArtWalk takes you on a journey past artworks by some of Nelson’s most celebrated artists, as well as artworks that have a particular poignancy to Whakatū Nelson.

A vibrant, passionate creative community calls the Nelson Tasman region home, and its artistic talents are showcased throughout our city, neighbourhoods, and townships.

The Barnicoat Ranges form the impressive backdrop behind Stoke and Richmond, rising steeply to more than 500m elevation for most of its length.

The Whakatu Coastal Pathway is possibly one of the region's most popular off-road trails. It links the suburb of Stoke with Richmond.

The Maitai River Walkway is an off-road, shared pathway adjacent to the Maitai River. It is popular with daywalkers, dog walkers, city workers, and cyclists.

The Grampians are a prominent group of hills that form the backdrop to Nelson City. Home to a network of tracks that vary in length and difficulty, The Grampians are popular with walkers.

A diverse network of tracks on a small island dedicated to shared recreation and forestry.

The Whispering Falls Track is closed from the junction with the Hacket Track due to a slip. There are multiple hazards in the area—do not attempt to cross the slip.