Day Walks and Tracks

Trail guides for day walks and half-day tracks in the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions with honest difficulty ratings.

15 July 2026

The Walk to Wainui Falls

Wainui Falls is Golden Bay's largest, most accessible waterfall -- an easy 3.4km return bush walk to a 20m drop. How to get there and…

1 November 2025

Coppermine Trail to the Old Mine Workings

Guide to the Coppermine Trail in Brook Valley, Nelson. Creek crossings, copper mine history, realistic difficulty, and the Independence Hut extension.

1 November 2025

The Centre of New Zealand Walk From the Botanical Reserve

Guide to the Centre of New Zealand walk on Botanical Hill, Nelson. Route options, real walking times, summit views, and the geographic claim explained.