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.

Centre of New Zealand

The centre of New Zealand is the site of the central survey point used for geodetic surveys in the 1870’s.

Rough Island Walk

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

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.

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.

The Grove Scenic Reserve Walk

Stroll through limestone blocks adorned with tentacle-like roots of northern rātā to reach a viewpoint offering a panoramic view of the surrounding area.