Walking Tahunanui Beach Print Res taken by Oliver Weber credit www.nelsontasman.nz

Short walks

Explore short family-friendly walks in Nelson Tasman

Whether you're looking for a short riverside stroll, a walk underneath the canopy of lush native trees, or a trek to a picturesque waterfall, the Nelson Tasman region has options for people of all ages and fitness levels to enjoy our extraordinary outdoor environment.

Unwind with these serene short walks

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Brook Waimārama Sanctuary

Come and experience conservation in the making at the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary, the largest fenced haven for endangered species in the South Island including a number of rare and endangered species such as kākāriki karak, tuatara, kiwi and kākā.

NZ$15 - NZ$25

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Nelson City Centre ArtWalk

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.

Farewell Spit Beach

You’ll never experience a beach quite like Farewell Spit in Golden Bay. Mighty, majestic, and magnificent are just three words regularly used to describe the 35km sandspit that shelters the Nelson Tasman region from the wild west coast weather.

Barnicoat Range Walkway

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

Whakatu Coastal Pathway

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

Murchison Day Walks

The historic gold-rush town of Murchison retains its old-school charm, which is evident in the series of short-day walks available in the area.

Ngarua Caves

The Ngarua Caves are a series of limestone caves in the Tākaka Hill range south of Abel Tasman National Park. The caves are located close to Tākaka Hill's summit.

Lake Rotoiti

The stunning scenery at Lake Rotoiti in the Nelson Lakes National Park changes with the seasons, from the vibrant red and golden hues of autumn, to the blanket of snow that wraps the lake in a cool embrace during winter.