Beau Vista Pōhara

Just a few mins drive west from Beau Vista Pohara is a much-loved easy walk that winds intimately through captivating rock formations and stunning nikau and native trees. If you're looking for a memorable experience this one is a must and well worth a visit or two. The sign states it takes 30 mins to walk the loop track. This is becuase the rocks, nikau and native fauna are so breathtaking that it really would be rude to pass at pace. Walk length:   1km loop track. Time 30mins return. Difficulty:  Easy Track condition:  Mostly a wide gravel path. Obstacles include: a few optional steps to the lookout, small water channels in the path, a tighter section where the path narrows and the ground is uneven. The last two obstacles make this unsuitable for wheelchairs, otherwise it is an enjoyable short walk for most. Look for:  Explore the rock features and crevaces. Take the steps to the lookout where you can see through the rocks over farmland and scross the Motupipi estuary. Look up an

Wainui Falls Track Just 20 mins drive east from Beau Vista Pohara is a very popular and beautiful short walk leading to the stunning Wainui Falls in the Abel Tasman National Park. This well-maintained DOC walk follows the Wainui river through cool lush forest to the impressive 20-metre Wainui Falls (66 feet) – the largest waterfall in the Nelson-Golden Bay area. It is well worth a visit. Walk length:   Under 2km each way. Time 1-1½ hours round-trip. Difficulty: Easy – moderate Track condition: Mostly a wide gravel path. Obstacles include: two cattle stops and one shallow ford crossing near the entrance (you can easily rock hop to keep feet dry), a narrow steep handrail section, an easy swing bridge, and a few steps. Look for: Lush native forest with nikau, ponga, vines, ferns, rata, orchids and more. Fresh clear water over granite bedrock. You may see native fish and birds, including paradise ducks (pūtangitangi), blue ducks (whio), pukeko, tomtits (miromiro), robins (kakaruwai), fan