THE BIG DAY OUTWHARARIKI BEACH
Huge sea arches, windswept dunes and a coastline that feels like another world. This is the wild side worth leaving Nelson for.
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NELSON TASMAN · NEW ZEALAND
TAKE THE
SCENIC ROUTE.
Wild places. Good company.
A little further from the everyday.
Shared or private, up to 5 guestsLocal guides. Personal adventures.Pick-up from NelsonEnglish · Italiano · Español
THIS IS OUR KIND OF DAY.
LESS ORDINARY.
MORE OUT THERE.
The best part of New Zealand?
It’s just around the next bend.
We’re Louis and Chiara. We take small groups into the wild corners of Nelson and Tasman — for ocean air, forest walks and the sort of views that make everyone go quiet.
Good company. Room to explore. And someone who knows when to take the scenic route.
Meet your guidesPICK YOUR KIND OF WILD.
A DAY TO
WRITE HOME ABOUT.
Start with one of our favourite days out.
We’ll take care of the getting there.
THE BIG DAY OUT
A LITTLE DEEPERCAVES & RIUWAKA
Riuwaka’s clear blue spring is only the beginning. Explore native forest, then the ancient limestone world inside Ngarua Caves.
Explore this adventureShared adult prices are per person in NZD. Each adventure also has a private option; see the tour page for prices and dates.
MORE GOOD DAYS IN THE MAKING
THE LIST KEEPS GROWING.
Two more corners of our backyard, coming soon.
COMING SOON · 7 HOURS
Nelson Lakes
Explore & request a date ↗COMING SOON · 7 HOURS
Glenduan to Cable Bay
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BAREFOOT / PRIVATE TRANSPORT
The journey
belongs in the plan.
Airport arrivals. Abel Tasman days. The connection that makes the rest of your trip work.
Explore private transportRequest a transport quoteNELSON, TASMAN & A LITTLE FURTHER.
WHERE WILL
THE DAY TAKE YOU?
Start in Nelson. Follow your curiosity.
Choose a place to find your kind of day.
Choose a numbered pin or an adventure above. Use + and − to zoom.
Shared & private tours · Full day
THE WILD WEST COAST.
Sea arches, open sand and Golden Bay stops along the way. Make a full day of the scenic road from Nelson.
Shared: adult NZ$440 / child NZ$390 per person. Private: adult NZ$395 per person.
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FOLLOW THE WATER.
Follow the forest to Riuwaka Resurgence, then explore the limestone passages of Ngarua Caves. A quieter adventure from Nelson.
Shared: adult NZ$199 / child NZ$179 per person. Private: NZ$899 per group of 1–5.
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ROOM FOR STILLNESS.
Mountain backdrops, lake views and a little space to breathe. Lake Rotoiti marks the region on the map; your itinerary and date will be agreed with the team.
Send your preferred date. Departures are not yet guaranteed.
Explore this adventure Request a dateComing soon · Walking day
TAKE THE LONG VIEW.
A walking-focused day in the coastal hills. Tell us your dates and walking preferences; the team will confirm the route and arrangements.
Request the experience while the final details take shape.
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WHY BAREFOOT?
A LITTLE CLOSER
TO THE WORLD.
It’s a reminder to slow down and notice where you are.
The salt air. The forest floor. The view around the bend.
Bring your shoes. Bring your curiosity.
We’ll make room for the moments that stay with you.
GOOD PEOPLE. GREAT PLACES.YOUR DAY. OUR BACKYARD.
GO WITH
PEOPLE WHO
LOVE IT HERE.
Louis is a Kiwi explorer. Chiara is an Italian guide with a love of people, languages and wide-open places. Together, we’ve made Nelson our base for the kind of days we’d want to have ourselves.
We keep our groups small and leave room for a conversation, an unexpected view, or a little longer in a place you love.
The story behind BarefootWHARARIKI BEACH · GUEST REVIEWS
GOOD DAYS.
IN THEIR WORDS.
“Amazing tour, great sights and a kind and enthusiastic guide. Recommended to everyone who wants to see and experience magnificent nature.”
“Everything was well organised and Louis was super friendly and told a lot about the area along the way. The stops were beautiful and Wharariki Beach was definitely the highlight.”
ONE CONNECTION. MORE POSSIBILITIES.
MAKE MORE
OF YOUR TIME HERE.
The tour is only part of your trip.
We can help connect the dots.
01 / A DAY THAT’S YOURSYOUR IDEA.
LESS LOGISTICS.
GOOD DAYS
YOUR IDEA.
OUR LOCAL KNOW-HOW.
Bring us the spark. We’ll help shape the day.
Explore custom experiences ↗02 / THE GETTING THERELESS LOGISTICS.
MORE ADVENTURE.
Airport, trail and private transfers around Nelson and Tasman.
Arrange your transport ↗03 / FOR LOCAL HOSTSGOOD DAYS
FOR YOUR GUESTS.
A local connection for adventures and transport.
Let’s work together ↗A LITTLE LOCAL KNOW-HOW
Plan a better day out.
THE JOURNEY TO WHARARIKI
How to get from Nelson to Wharariki Beach
The route, the walk and the choice between driving yourself or going with a local guide.
Read the guideA DAY IN GOLDEN BAY
Planning a Golden Bay day trip from Nelson
Choose a main destination, make room for the scenic road and work out which kind of day suits you.
Read the guideLESS DRIVING. MORE EXPLORING.
Exploring Nelson and Tasman without a car
Local buses, guided days and private transfers: choose the right kind of transport for the trip.
Read the guideCHOOSE YOUR ABEL TASMAN GATEWAY
Mārahau or Kaiteriteri: where should your Abel Tasman day begin?
Walking entrance or boat departure? Choose the gateway that fits your actual booking and your journey back.
Read the guideONE DAY. THREE CONNECTIONS.
An Abel Tasman day trip from Nelson without a car
Compare scheduled and private road transport, then fit your activity and return collection into one workable day.
Read the guideCHOOSE YOUR KIND OF COAST
Wharariki Beach or Abel Tasman: which day suits you?
A guided wild-coast day or a park, boat and walking plan: start with the experience rather than a list of stops.
Read the guideGOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO.
A LITTLE LESS
GUESSWORK.
Have something else on your mind?
All your questions, answeredDo I actually have to go barefoot?
No. Bring comfortable walking shoes on every tour. Barefoot is a way of slowing down and feeling closer to nature — shoes come off only where it’s suitable and you feel comfortable.
Where do you pick us up?
Our day trips include return transport from your Nelson accommodation. For Wharariki, pick-up can also be arranged between Nelson and Collingwood. Confirm your address with your request.
How many people come along?
Both tours offer shared and private options for one to five guests. On a shared tour, other travellers may join you. A private tour is for your group only.
What should I bring?
Walking shoes, a weatherproof layer and sun protection are a good start. Water and snacks are included on our guided day tours. Bring or buy lunch for Wharariki; we stop in Tākaka along the way.
Can you make something just for us?
Absolutely. Tell us your dates, group size and what you love doing. We can put together a custom experience and confirm the itinerary and price with you.