<gallery> <image>https://raw.githubusercontent.com/NotAnother-NZ/na13-discover-different-assets/main/webp/forestri-bdf.webp</image> </gallery> <gap-large/> <paragraph> If you like your nature damp, quiet, and a little bit moody — these are for you. </paragraph> <paragraph> The <bold>Rakaitane Walk</bold> near <bold>Lake Brunner</bold> is an easy 45-minute loop through mature podocarp forest. It crosses a suspension bridge over the Arnold River, where you’ll get panoramic lake views and those glassy reflections that make you pause mid-step. </paragraph> <paragraph> For something a bit more vertical, the <bold>Carew Falls Track</bold> climbs gently through mossy forest to a high waterfall that throws cool mist into the air on a hot day. Immense granite boulders act as lookouts. Great for feet-dangling and snack breaks. </paragraph> <paragraph> These walks are short, sweet, and best taken slow. No crowds. Just birdsong and bush. </paragraph> <gap-large/> <list> <item key="Location">Lake Brunner, West Coast</item> <item key="Itinerary">45 Mins – 1 Hour</item> <item key="Distance">3 hrs from Christchurch</item> <item key="Hours">Daylight Hours</item> <item key="Price">Free</item> </list>