Place
National Park
Nelson Lakes National Park
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Places
Places in Nelson Lakes
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Trails
Trails in Nelson Lakes
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Challenging
Blue Lake/Rotomairewhenua Track
Sacred, crystal-clear lake reached by a demanding multi-day tramp.
Challenging
Angelus Circuit
Alpine ridge-and-lake loop to a bucket-list hut at Lake Angelus
Challenging
Travers Saddle Track
Classic alpine pass day on the Travers–Sabine Circuit; steep, serious
Moderate
Mount Robert Circuit
Ridgeline loop with huge Lake Rotoiti views and steady climbs.Wildlife
Wildlife in Nelson Lakes
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New Zealand Falcon
Falco novaeseelandiaeReports peak in the late morning, around 9 AMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Weka
Gallirallus australisReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AMOpen wildlife map
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Kererū
Hemiphaga novaeseelandiaeReports peak in the late morning, around 9 AMOpen wildlife map
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Black Swan
Cygnus atratusReports peak in the early morning, around 8 AMOpen wildlife mapBefore you go
Current park alerts
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