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Recommended Routes in Nelson Lakes National Park - 2

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Favorite Lake Angelus at Dusk
Difficult Difficult

Robert Ridge Route to Lake Angelus

7.4 mi 11.8 km • 3,116' Up 949.85 m Up • 685' Down 208.88 m Down

St Arnaud, NZ
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Favorite High on Paddy's Track, look down at Lake Rotoiti and the forested hills on its far side.
Intermediate Intermediate

Mount Robert Circuit

5.6 mi 9.0 km • 2,024' Up 617.05 m Up • 2,040' Down 621.65 m Down

Wakefield, NZ
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Nelson Lakes National Park Hiking

  • 103 Miles 166 Kilometers of Trail
  • 2 Recommended Routes
  • 0 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 8 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 2 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Nelson Lakes National Park - 8

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3.5 mi 5.6 km #1Paddy's Track
Intermediate Intermediate
Wakefield, NZ
Intermediate Intermediate
Wakefield, NZ 2 
2.0 mi 3.2 km #2Pinchgut Track
Intermediate Intermediate
Wakefield, NZ
Intermediate Intermediate
Wakefield, NZ 2 
8.8 mi 14.2 km #3Lakehead Track
Intermediate Intermediate
St Arnaud, NZ
Intermediate Intermediate
St Arnaud, NZ 2 
74.4 mi 119.7 km #4Te Araroa: Waiau Pass Track
Difficult Difficult
St Arnaud, NZ
Difficult Difficult
St Arnaud, NZ 2 
5.2 mi 8.4 km #5Lakeside Track
Intermediate Intermediate
Wakefield, NZ
Intermediate Intermediate
Wakefield, NZ 1 
3.4 mi 5.5 km #6Lower Travers Valley Track
Intermediate Intermediate
Wakefield, NZ
Intermediate Intermediate
Wakefield, NZ 1 
5.5 mi 8.8 km #7Robert Rigde Route
Intermediate Intermediate
St Arnaud, NZ
Intermediate Intermediate
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Photos of Nelson Lakes National Park - 19

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Navigate this narrow bridge crossing on the Lakehead Track.
Apr 10, 2017 near Wakefield, NZ
Lake Rotoiti in Nelson Lakes National Park is like nothing else.
Apr 26, 2017 near Wakefield, NZ
A rainbow forms over Lake Rotoiti on a snow-showery day high on Paddy's Track.
May 12, 2017 near Wakefield, NZ
High on Paddy's Track, look down at Lake Rotoiti and the forested hills on its far side.
May 19, 2017 near Wakefield, NZ
NZ Mountain Safety Council has created this video guide for Waiau Pass. The video takes you through the alpine section going over the pass and shows you how to prepare for a successful trip so that you make it home safely.
Feb 25, 2020 near St Arnaud, NZ
NZ Mountain Safety Council has created this video guide for Poukirikiri/Travers Saddle. The track takes you deep in the park and over a challenging alpine pass. This video shows the preparation required to make sure you get home safe.
Feb 25, 2020 near St Arnaud, NZ
Lake Angelus at Dusk
Mar 2, 2020 near St Arnaud, NZ
NZ Mountain Safety Council has created this video guide for the Robert Ridge Route. This track traverses alpine terrain, which can make it potentially very hazardous. The video identifies these high-risk areas and give you tips to navigate them safely.
Mar 2, 2020 near St Arnaud, NZ
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