Introduction
These short and overnight walks in Nelson/Tasman are great options to get outdoors with children.-
Lake Rotoiti Circuit
Walk around Lake Rotoiti surrounded by high mountain peaks – with the option to catch a water taxi one way or to stay overnight in a hut, it's a great option for families with children.Duration 7-10 hrDifficulty Advanced -
Mount Robert Circuit
This loop track around the northern face of Pourangahau/Mount Robert offers spectacular views over Lake Rotoiti that will keep even kids entertained. It can be enjoyed as a day or overnight walk.Duration 5 hr returnDifficulty Advanced -
Speargrass Track
For a good family challenge, walk to Speargrass Hut on an intermediate grade track.Duration 2 hr 30 min one wayDifficulty Intermediate -
Flora Hut and Mount Arthur Hut tracks
Walk through beech forest to one of two huts, or combine the tracks for a circuit walk - a great day walk or overnight tramp for families with kids.Duration Various times under 4 hrDifficulty Easy, Advanced -
Cobb valley tracks
The Cobb valley provides options for day and overnight walks with a river and an historic hut to keep kids entertained.Duration 4–5 hr one wayDifficulty Advanced -
Sylvester Hut Track
Walk up to Sylvester Hut as day walk or overnight tramp with children - enjoy great views from the hut and explore a series of lakes on the open tops behind the hut.Duration 2 hr one wayDifficulty Easy -
Tableland Circuit
Rock shelters, an open tussock plateau and tops with superb views, combine to make this an interesting overnight tramp with options for children.Duration 2 daysDifficulty Easy, Expert -
Wainui Falls Track
A short walk through lush native bush leads to the cascading Wainui Falls, the largest and most accessible falls in Golden Bay/Mohua - there's a long swing bridge for children to enjoy as well.Duration 1 hr 20 min returnDifficulty Easy -
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Farewell Spit and Puponga Farm Park tracks
Choose from shorter walks good for children or longer walks across farmland - discover a lighthouse and a spectacular rugged coastline.Duration Various times under 5 hrDifficulty Easy, Advanced, Expert -
Pupu Hydro Walkway
Retracing an old gold-mining water race, this short walk passes through forest of young beech and rimu to mature podocarps - it's good for children but be sure to supervise them.Duration 1hr 50 minDifficulty Easy