Introducing Nelson Lakes National Park
Pristine Nelson Lakes National Park surrounds two mirrorlike glacial lakes – Rotoiti and Rotoroa – fringed by beech forest and flax with a backdrop of forested mountains. There’s an unexpected hint of Fiordland about the place, minus the crowds – an unusual sense that you’re well off the tourist trail!
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Part of the park, east of Lake Rotoiti, is classed as a ‘mainland island’, and is part of an aggressive conservation scheme to eradicate introduced pests (possums, stoats), and regenerate native flora and fauna. There’s excellent tramping, including short walks, lake scenery and also winter skiing at Rainbow ski field. The park is flush with bird life, and is famous for brown-trout fishing.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Things not to miss in Blenheim
by Jellobiafra 12 December 2010
Ha ha ha, I'm from Blenheim and in my opinion there is nothing to see!!!! BUT just outside of Blenheim there certainly is: Cruising…
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Re: 2 weeks in New Zealand
by skuse 20 November 2009
The order you have your destinations in is not very logical. Is that the order you plan to visit these destinations in? How are you travel…
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RE: tramping questions
by greatbigfatfish 06 December 2008
There are hundreds if not thousands of tracks through the NZ bush. Plenty of them are accessable with public transport or specific track…
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