Each week, we highlight our fave tramping trails in New Zealand for day and multi day hikes across Nelson Tasman (and beyond!)
Pure west coast magic: Gentle Annie’s is sandwiched right between the rugged Tasman Sea and the lush Nikau-fringed forest of the Kahurangi National Park.
Located 50km north of Westport, it’s only a short jaunt to a bunch of incredible sites & attractions in the region if you’re feeling adventurous. Otherwise if a lowkey beach holiday is more your vibe, let the kids run wild and hike, bike, fish, swim & laze the week away.
From Nelson: 4 hours | 264km
The Campsites:
Private, sheltered campsites are set amongst landscaped gardens, and are all within a few minutes walk to the river and the beach. Dogs are welcome (yay!), and there are some fantastic facilities including a camp kitchen, pizza oven, laundry, coffee shop & hot tubs!!
Accommodation:
If you’re more of a bougee camper, there are also some gorgeous self-contained cabins and lodges available. They can even cater up to large groups of 27! Duvets, pillows & blankets are supplied, and linen can be supplied for an additional fee so you don’t have to worry about the extra packing!
Attractions & Activities
👉 Surf and fish right on the beach
👉 Day hike to Chasm Creek, Charming Creek and Mt Glasgow
👉 Fish and swim in the Mokihinui River
👉 Tramp and bike on the Heaphy Track & Old Ghost Road
👉 Explore the Oparara Arches & Honeycomb Caves
👉 Visit the Cape Foulwind Seal Colony
👉 Explore the settlement history of Denniston Plateau
👉 Tramp and bike on the Paparoa Track
👉 Visit the Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki
