Glenduan Reserve

If you haven’t made the trip out to Glenduan yet, you’re missing one of the better-kept secrets in the Nelson region. The zipline is a genuine hit — kids queue up for it while adults wander down to the beach or keep an eye out for seals along the shoreline. There’s a skate area too, plus walking paths that push into the forest if you want to stretch your legs properly. Parking is easy, bathrooms are on-site, and the open grass field gives everyone somewhere to just kick back. It’s the kind of spot locals are quietly glad hasn’t gotten too popular.