Family-friendly walks and tramps in Nelson/Tasman

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.

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.

Speargrass Track

For a good family challenge, walk to Speargrass Hut on an intermediate grade track.

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.

Cobb valley tracks

The Cobb valley provides options for day and overnight walks with a river and an historic hut to keep kids entertained.

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.

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.

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.

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.