Explore the natural beauty of the
Nelson Lakes National Park
More than 100 lakes, the te Araroa trail, great walks, Blue Lake~the worlds purest water, stunning scenery, world class fishing and more!
About the Nelson Lakes.
“In the middle of nowhere, but on the road to everywhere”
The Nelson /Tasman region includes 3 National Parks for tramping, day walks and relaxation; Abel Tasman, Nelson Lakes, Kahurangi & Paparoa.
St Arnaud is an active & environmentally conscious community of 250 residents. The village is the gateway to the Nelson Lakes National park. It lies 100kms south of Nelson in the top of the South Island. Here you will find pristine scenery and a place to relax and revive.
Plus St Arnaud is within easy access to 3 of NZ’s Great Walks, Rainbow Ski field, an abundance of wineries, craft breweries, artisans of food and crafts, pristine rivers for fishing and mountainbiking trails. There is plenty for you to see and do.
Or just relax, marvel at the scenery and listen to the birdsong. From mountains, alpine lakes, lush farmland, hidden bays of the Marlborough Sounds, rugged coastline to our beautiful Mediterranean like beaches. It’s all here in Nelson/Tasman & Marlborough regions. Come on over!
Plan to spend your ‘Staycation’ in an area that is in the middle of nowhere but on the road to everywhere! St Arnaud, Nelson Lakes National Park, Top of the South Island New Zealand.
Fly fishing, skiing, hiking, boating, gold panning, 4WD trips and mountain biking or a chance to relax in peace & quiet on our doorstep.
50 mins to Murchison for rafting, heliflights, jetboating and fishing
1.15 hours drive to Nelson and Blenheim Airports
1.15 hours drive to Marlborough vineyards
1.5 hours drive to vineyards and artisans of the Nelson/ Tasman region or the port of Picton
2 hours to Kaiteriteri and the Abel Tasman National Park, the sublime golden beaches
2 hours to Westport, the Wild west coast beaches, tramping tracks and day walks
3 hours to Hanmer Springs and the Hot Pools or Kaikoura for whale watching or swimming with dolphins.
