Nelson Lakes National Park
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| Nelson Lakes National Park | |
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| IUCN Category II (National Park) | |
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| Location: | Tasman District, New Zealand |
| Nearest city: | Saint Arnaud, New Zealand |
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| Area: | 1018 km² |
| Established: | 1956 |
| Governing body: | Department of Conservation |
Nelson Lakes National Park is located in the South Island of New Zealand.
It was formed in 1956 and covers some 1,020 km². It is centered at two large lakes, Lake Rotoiti and Rotoroa. The park is a popular area for camping, tramping and fishing.
The park is administered by the Department of Conservation who operate a Visitors Centre in Saint Arnaud that provides up to date and reliable information on all aspects of the National Park.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Department of Conservation information on Nelson Lakes National Park
- Skylark Productions' photographic tour of Nelson Lakes National Park
