See and feel The Nelson Lakes National Park, the enchanting alpine park of rugged peaks, forests and glacial lakes in 
New Zealand, With acompact area of mountain ranges separated by forested valleys, these Park promises all levels of challenge for keen hikers and mountaineers. Mythology (maori) the lakes were created by the great chief Rakaihaitu digging holes with his ko (digging stick).
One hole became Lake Rotoiti/ small waters and the other became Lake Rotoroa/ large waters. In summer, day time temperatures can reach 30°C. In winter they can go as low as -10°C. With spectacular landscape of Nelson Lakes National Park was sculpted by massive glaciers during the most recent ice ages, and many glacial landforms remain, lakes Rotoiti and Rotoroa are the two most obvious examples. On January to April, the thick beech forest that cloaks the lower regions of the park shimmers with a coat of honeydew, filling the air with a delicious sweetness.
The honeydew - each drop poised on the end of a threadlike tube that protrudes from the trunk of the tree, is created by scale insects, which process the tree sap into pure sugar. The nearby village of St Arnaud is a comfortable, well-equipped base for visitors.
New Zealand, With acompact area of mountain ranges separated by forested valleys, these Park promises all levels of challenge for keen hikers and mountaineers. Mythology (maori) the lakes were created by the great chief Rakaihaitu digging holes with his ko (digging stick).One hole became Lake Rotoiti/ small waters and the other became Lake Rotoroa/ large waters. In summer, day time temperatures can reach 30°C. In winter they can go as low as -10°C. With spectacular landscape of Nelson Lakes National Park was sculpted by massive glaciers during the most recent ice ages, and many glacial landforms remain, lakes Rotoiti and Rotoroa are the two most obvious examples. On January to April, the thick beech forest that cloaks the lower regions of the park shimmers with a coat of honeydew, filling the air with a delicious sweetness.
The honeydew - each drop poised on the end of a threadlike tube that protrudes from the trunk of the tree, is created by scale insects, which process the tree sap into pure sugar. The nearby village of St Arnaud is a comfortable, well-equipped base for visitors.
Do Snow skiing, high above the village of St Arnaud is the Rainbow Skifield, which offers every type of terrain for skiers and snowboarders. To keep the snow fresh and smooth, snowmaking is done through the night. go to fishing fishing lodge at Lake Rotoroa makes an elegant base for those who want to pursue the legendary brown trout of the area. Many of the local streams and rivers are accessible by road.
Do Walking and hiking are the primary reasons to visit Nelson Lakes National Park. Day walkers can follow a network of short tracks, to enjoy lake views, birdsong and native beech forest. Serious hikers can strike out for Lake Angelus on a loop that generally takes tree days. The Travers-Sabine circuit, which takes about five days to complete, includes soaring mountains, remote lakes and an alpine pass.Accommodation, Around the park, there is a selection of motels and lodges in St Arnaud, as well as two camping grounds. At Lake Rotoroa there is an upmarket fishing lodge and a basic camping ground.
In the park accommodation, Department of Conservation provides hikers' accommodation in the park - a mix of 'Serviced', 'Standard' and 'Basic' huts. 'Serviced' huts have bunks or sleeping platforms with mattresses, water supply, heating, toilet and hand washing facilities - some have cooking facilities. 'Standard' huts have bunks or sleeping platforms with mattresses, a toilet and water supply. 'Basic' huts provide shelter with limited facilities and services. Finds cheap Hotel/Motel For Adventure in New Zealand.