Nelson Lakes National Park

Established in 1956, Nelson Lakes National Park is located towards the North of New Zealand's South Island. Covered over an area of 102,000 Hectares or 1,020 Square Kms. it boasts of its Luscious Beech forest, Rugged Peaks, Crystal Clear Lakes & Streams. This reserves comes with plenty options such as short tracks to explore the enigmatic forests and beautiful Glaciers & Lakes.

St Arnaud, a village close to the park, serves as the main gateway to the park. It is situated at 1 to 2 hour distance from Nelson or Blenheim. The place is pretty comfortable for visitors.

Nelson Lakes - Historic Trivia

As per Maori mythology, Nelson lakes were created by the great chief Rakaihaitu. It is believed he dug holes in the ground with his "ko" or digging stick. Of which one formed Lake Rotoiti or small waters while the other grew to be Lake Rotoroa or large waters.

For those who love to take long walks can too have great fun strolling amid beautiful landscape. Visitors can also avail Alpine tramping trips. The two most admired ones beings:

• Travers - Sabine Circuit
• Trip up to Lake Angelus

Traveling during winters requires quiet an experience as the ride could be pretty challenging. Summers, however, are suitable for amateurs with average fitness and skill.

Nelson Lakes National Park - Key Highlights

• Massive Glaciers and Several Glacial Landforms like Lakes Rotoiti and Rotoroa combine to form the magnificent landscape of Nelson Lakes Park
• Honeydew Beech Forest spread over lower regions of the park.
• Extensive Flora and Fauna
• Excellent recreational activities
• Well equipped accommodation
• Splendid Rainbow Ski Field

Nelson Lakes National Park - Tracks & Walks

Wild Life At Nelson Lakes National Park

Nelson Lakes has an extensive wild life to boast which includes Red Deer, Chamois, Hare, Rat, Mouse, Opossum, Stoat, Pig, Robin, Rifleman, Silvereye, Grey Warbler, Tui, Bellbird, Kaka, Parakeet, Harrier, New Zealand Falcon, Morepork, Rock Wren, Kea, Pipit, Paradise Shelduck, Native Grey Duck, Endangered Blue Duck, Shag, Heron, Gull, Kingfisher, Pied Oystercatcher, Pied Stilt, Banded Dotterel, Spur-Winged Plover, Native Wasp, Spider, Moth, Butterfly, Weevil, Weta, Mountain Beech Moth Caterpillar, Beetle, Grasshopper, Native Eel and Galaxiid Fish.

Nelson Lakes National Park - Recreational Activities

Quick Reference Of Nelson Lakes National Park

Nearest Town: St Arnaud Nearest
Nearest Airport: Blenheim
Nearest Railway Station: Blenheim
Temperature: -10 c to 30 c
Rainfall: 2500 cm
Altitude: 2100 m
Language: English and Maori