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.

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.

The Grampians Reserve

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.

Railway Reserve

The Railway Reserve follows the historic railway route that once linked Nelson City with Glenhope in the Tasman District.

Rawhiti Cave Track

The walk to Rawhiti Caves takes approximately 1-hour one-way, along the riverbed of Dry River Valley, under the canopy of nikau trees, and up a steep hill to the entrance.

Maitai River Walkway

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.