Nelson Lakes National Park Walks, New Zealand
Nelson Lakes National Park was originally designated as a National Park in 1956. Located at the northern end of the Southern Alps, Nelson Lakes National Park is only about 1 hour 15 minutes drive from both Blenheim and Nelson.
Popular with day walkers and overnight hikers or trampers, Nelson Lakes National Park is centred on the small town of St Arnaud, which nestles beside Lake Rotoiti. Nelson Lakes National park offers a variety of terrain from peaceful beech forest and rocky mountain passes, to glacial valleys with crystal clear streams and lakes.
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From Nelson: Contained within Nelson Lakes National Park is the pristine mountain lake of Lake Angelus. The lake lies in an alpine basin surrounded by tussock, rocky mountain ridges and towering peaks, such as Mt Angelus...
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Christchurch - Kaikoura - Nelson Lakes National Park - Abel Tasman National Park - Kahurangi National Park - Christchurch: Hike through alpine landscapes, exploring rugged slopes, tussocky basins and ancient beech forest. Combine...
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Auckland - Christchurch: The complete experience! Both islands explored as you weave your way through the country on this New Zealand Hiking Tour that has been carefully designed to maximise your time in the wilderness yet still take...
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Picton - Christchurch: This is the complete South Island New Zealand Hiking Tour experience. Maximise your walking time in the wilderness yet still marvel at the iconic New Zealand walking destinations. Enjoy true wilderness...
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From Nelson: Nelson Lakes National Park is a gem among New Zealand's wilderness areas from valley low to mountain high, from azure lakes to the forest foliage. On this Nelson Lakes Track Walk we explore the park over three days,...
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From Nelson: Our 5 day guided hike on the Travers Sabine Circuit Wilderness Hike in Nelson Lakes National Park is an all inclusive package - starting and returning to Nelson. After departing Nelson we start the walk after a brief...
