To better understand the low and declining trends in active transport, there is a clarion call for town planners to develop sensitivity and sensibility towards the cultural backgrounds, realities and priorities of Māori. This will be important in producing more sustainable, healthy and equitable neighbourhoods. This paper outlines the results of a narrative literature review and consultation on tamariki Māori and travelling to kura. Tamariki Māori face barriers to active transport similar to those of other children, including a lack of access to suitable urban infrastructure, but these are exacerbated for tamariki Māori by historical issues. Factors influencing the feasibility of active transport options for tamariki Māori include school choice, concerns about neighbourhood safety and lack of access to places of importance to whānau Māori. Ultimately, the review reinforces the importance of creating culturally safe active transport options that enable tamariki Māori to flourish.