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Since 1956 the Nelson Lakes National Park, Nelson is regarded as one of the most important tourist attractions in Nelson. Strategically located in the South Island of New Zealand the Nelson Lakes National Park, Nelson is a perfect choice for all those who want to spend some days in absolute bliss. It will take 1 to 2 hours from Nelson to reach the Nelson Lakes National Park. Spread over 102,000 hectares the Nelson Lakes National Park in Nelson is a charming alpine park which boasts of lofty mountains, craggy peaks, glacial lakes and shady forested areas.
If you are an outdoor person then the Nelson Lakes National Park, Nelson is the place to be. Hiking through the mountain trails will be a challenging task but it is the sheer joy of having a bird’s view of the surroundings which will be reward enough for all your efforts. The mountain ranges are cut in between by shady forested areas and there is an interesting story behind the creation of these deep-cut valleys and lakes. It is said in the Maori mythology that the mighty chief Rakaihaitu who have dug all the holes with his ko or as the digging stick is popularly known. After it was filled with waters the lakes came to be known as Lake Rotoroa and the Lake Rotoiti.
The Nelson Lakes National Park, Nelson is famous for the lovely beech forests and when the trees take the honey-dew color it is a treat for the eyes. If you want to escape the doldrums of the city then it is always better to take a trip to Nelson Lakes National Park. Major portions of the land formations in the park owe its growth to the glaciers and the time of the land formations happened during the Ice Age. If you want to see the beech tree in full bloom then you can visit the park during the months of January and April. The clock of honeydew colored beech leaves looks almost golden from a distance.
There are self-contained units in Nelson Lakes National Park, Nelson and you will have the basic requirements in these units. Get a feel of the countryside as you stay in these charming huts. Even if you are not a hiker you will have much to do in the park. As for the day walkers you can take the short hiking track. However if you want to devote two or more days for hiking then you can take the Lake Angelus route which is the longer hiking trail. You can also spend some time in fishing trouts. The other popular activity in the area is snow skiing.
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