Accessible Walks
Many of the walks in the South Island were sourced from a book entitled 'Accessible Walks' by Anna and Andrew Jameson who walked and wheeled them (if you click 'Enquire Now' next to one of their reviewed walks you can lodge feedback directly back to Anna). This will help and encourage her to produce her next 'Accessible Walks' one day.
Thank you to the Department of Conservation (DoC) for the use of their information. We have included their tracks that they rate as 'Easy'.
If you try any of these tracks or walks we would love to hear from you. Reviews and feedback are essential to keep this resource current and updated. The team at Oyster will also be walking and wheeling a few whenever we get the opportunity, so look out for our 'Verified' stamp!
The Chasm
The Chasm, Milford Road, Fiordland
Duration: 20 mins | Distance: 1 km return via same track
Description
Two foot bridges over the Cleddau River offer...
The Mirror Lakes
The Mirror Lakes, Milford Road, Fiordland
Duration: 10-mins | Distance: 400m Return
Description
Wooden boardwalk with good grip covering and hand rails. Take...
Hakarimata Rail Trail
Hakarimata Rail Trail, off Waingaro Road, Waikato
Duration: 30 mins | Distance: 1.5km
Description
You can download the brochure for the Hakarimata Walking...
Lake Puketirini
Lake Puketirini, Huntly, Waikato
Puketirini Park, a former opencast mine, is now Lake Puketerini, a pristine lake for sailing, boating, skiing and kayaking....
Lake Hakanoa Walkway and The Green Cathedral
Lake Hakanoa, Huntly, Waikato
Lake Hakanoa is famous for its beautiful scenery and the lake walk is hugely popular as it is both pram and wheelchair...
Tane Mahuta Walk
Tane Mahuta Walk, Waipoua Forest, SH12
NB: Following information is courtesy of the Department of Conservation...
Manginangina Kauri Walk
Puketi Forest,Waiare Road, Kaeo
A board walk winds through a mature stand of kauri, swamp forest and...
Rainbow Falls Track
Rainbow Falls Road, Kerikeri
This short, easy walk suitable for buggies and accessible by wheelchair,...
Hamilton City River Walks
Waikato river, hamilton
A scenic walking and cycling track follows the banks of the Waikato River through the heart of Hamilton.
The walk offers...
Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui, Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
Mauao is a historic reserve owned by Maori and managed by Tauranga City Council. The base track is 3.4 km and takes about...
Huka Falls
Huka Falls, Wairakei Park, Taupo
The Huka Falls are the largest falls on the Waikato River, near Taupo on New...
Old Lower Shotover Bridge
Tucker Beach Road, Queenstown
Situated 10 kilometres from Queenstown (off highway 6), the Old...
Arrowtown Junction - Queenstown Trail
Whitechapel Road, Arrowtown Junction
From Arrow Junction near Arrowtown, turn down Whitechapel Road. A short...
Queenstown Gardens
Park Street, queenstown
The Queenstown Gardens are sited on a small peninsula on the shoreline of...
River Walk Lookout Track
Glacier View Road, Fox Glacier
Getting there
Heading South from Fox you drive over the bridge and go all the up the Glacier View Road (large camper vans...
Glenorchy scenic drive, tracks, cafes
Glenorchy
The town of Glenorchy is situated at the head of the lake and the beginning...
Lake Wanaka lake Walks
Lake Wanaka, Ardmore Street
Eely point is a popular, sheltered boating and picnicking area. From...
Outlet Track Albert Town
Gunn Road, Albert Town, Wanaka
This is a real local favorite! Beautiful track that follows the might Clutha...
Hawea River Track
Ardmore Street, Wanaka
This riverside walk is over easy country and links Lake Hawea township to...
Okarito Walking Tracks
Okarito Walking Track, Okarito School House, The Strand, Okarito
Description
Choose from three walks of varying lengths, from the short,...
Tokaanu Hot Springs
Tokaanu Hot Springs, Mangaroa Street, Tokaanu
The Tokaanu Hot Springs are part of the active volcanic zone in the Taupo...
Karangahake Gorge
Karangahake Gorge, SH 2
The Karangahake Gorge lies between the Coromandel and Kaimai ranges, at the southern end of...
Thames Coastal Walkway
Kuranui Park, Thames, Coromandel
A 5km walk from the Thames Rugby Club along the foreshore of the Thames township through to Kuranui Bay, lined with majestic...
Muriwai Beach and Gannet Colony
458 Motutara Road, Muriwai Beach
Muriwai beach is a beautiful windswept beach on Auckland’s wild west...
