Nelson Lakes National Park Marlborough And Nelson New Zealand

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.