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.

Te Waikoropupū Springs

Te Waikoropupū Springs are the largest freshwater springs in New Zealand, and the largest coldwater springs in the Southern Hemisphere.

Wainui Falls

An easy short walk through lush native bush, leads to one of the largest, most accessible and undoubtedly most beautiful waterfalls in Golden Bay.

Cape Farewell

The dramatically rugged landscapes of Cape Farewell have been carved out by the wild western weather, forming an archway in the quartz sandstone cliff that drops vertically into the raging seas below.

Wakefield Quay

An easy walk along the Tahunanui waterfront offers a tasting platter of Nelson Tasman’s unique history, scenery and cuisine.

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.

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.