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Wildlife and adventure opportunities:

Wild Life: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 Adventure:Boating, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Scenic Flights, Snow Sports, Mountaineering, Tramping, Climbing, Camping, Rafting, Horse-trekking and Walking

Where is Nelson Lakes National Park:

Region:Situated in northernmost ranges of the Southern Alps. Location:Nelson district, Nelson region, New Zealand

When & how to get to Nelson Lakes National Park:

Best Time to Visit:01-Nov to 31-Jan Getting There:The gateway to the park is St Arnaud, a picturesque village just 1.5 hours drive from Nelson or Blenheim. St Arnaud and Lake Rotoiti are accessed by State Highway 63 from Blenheim. A side road, about half way between St Arnaud and Murchison leads to Lake Rotoroa. Bus services to St Arnaud operate on an irregular basis. Water taxis operate on both lakes. Several companies offer on-demand transport to Rotoroa from St Arnaud and Nelson. Nearest Town: St Arnaud Nearest Airport:Blenheim Nearest Railway Station:Blenheim

Where to stay (Lodges/Guest Houses/Camps/Resorts/Hotels):

Accommodation:There are a number of backcountry huts in the park linked by an excellent network of tracks. There are two camping grounds at St Arnaud as well as motels and lodges. It is also possible to rent holiday cottages. At Lake Rotoroa there is a tourist lodge and a basic camping ground.

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Climate & Weather conditions:

Temp: -10 c to 30 c Rainfall: 2500 cm Altitude:2100 m

Other details about Nelson Lakes National Park:

Established:1956 Area:1,020 sq km Language:English and Maori

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