The track through a mix of pasture and lightly wooded landscape leads you to stunning Taronui Bay with its white sand beach sheltered by a reef.
Visit Motukiore Island in the Whangarei Harbour and explore its fascinating Maori and European history.
Follow a 200-m track across the Ahuroa River and on to the picturesque Piroa Falls. The river has many suitable swimming holes along the track, making it a fun family walk.
The archaeological walk on Urupukapuka Island is suitable for people of most ages and fitness levels. It's a great place to learn about the area’s Maori history.
The Tikitapu Nature Walk provides an opportunity to learn about the local flora and fauna through information panels along the track.
Learn about the year-round fishing and educational opportunities available at the Taupo Fishery.
Walk Deerford Track on the edge of the Ruahine Forest Park to picturesque Makiekie Creek for a picnic and a paddle.
Escape from the fast lane and step back to a land of perching lilies, tree fern and majestic kahikatea.
Within Whanganui National Park is this fine example of the podocarp forest which once covered much of the central North Island.
Although these walks are maintained to wheel chair standard, they’re great for families with a baby on board as well.
Diving, snorkelling, kayaking, swimming, surfing, study and photography are among activities that can be enjoyed in Wellington's Taputeranga Marine Reserve.
Built in 1878, this rail route between the Hutt Valley and Featherston is now a gently graded 18 km walk, run or mountain bike ride, with opportunities for camping, swimming and fishing.
There are a number of short tracks that descend from Otaki Gorge Road into the gorge, giving access for picnicking, swimming, fishing and watersports.
You can see conservation in action at the Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre in the Northern Wairarapa. Tuatara, kokako, kiwi and takahe are all permanent residents here.
Catchpool Valley is the most popular entrance to Rimutaka Forest Park. It includes Orongorongo Valley and its booked huts.
Find out things you can do in the Mt Fyffe and Seaward Kaikoura Range area.
Paynes Ford Scenic Reserve is known for its impressive line of bluffs and is one of New Zealand’s popular rock-climbing areas.
Whites Bay, 15 km from Tuamarina, offers safe swimming and a choice of short walks or more strenuous tramping tracks.
These short walks in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park are suitable for people of all ages and abilities.
These short walks in and around the mid-Canterbury township of Geraldine are ideal for families.
These family-friendly short walks in Arthur's Pass National Park are all suitable for people of all ages and abilities, including young children, and can be accessed by mountain-buggies.
This boardwalk loop through a wetland reserve in Christchurch city is suitable for people of all ages and abilities, and is accessible to wheelchairs and children's buggies.
These family-friendly easy walks are suitable for people of all abilities and can be accessed by wheelchairs and children's buggies.
Discover the 30-minute Big Tree Walk, at Peel Forest.
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