Guided Walks in Nelson Lakes National Park

Our guided walks take in the Abel Tasman, Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes National Parks. Whichever guided walk you choose, whether it be a one day ramble up Mt. Arthur in the Kahurangi National Park or a three day tramp in the Nelson Lakes National Park, we will ensure your stay in New Zealand is one you will not forget.

You can choose from:

We look forward to helping you plan your trip in New Zealand. All departures leave approx 8 am. Please feel free to contact us.

Nelson Lakes Walk - Easy

We begin our lakeside walk through native bush and Beech forest listening to the bellbirds as we walk. There are a few small rivers to cross but plenty of time to take in the scenery. Enjoy a wholesome lunch at the Lakehead Hut with views of Mt Robert range and the flat valley terrain of picturesque Lake Rotoiti. We could carry on for an optional river crossing or cruise back by boat, taking in the spectacular lake scenery.

Mount Robert Walk - Moderate walk

Arrive at the lake by 9.30, relax with freshly brewed tea or coffee and take in the views Of Mt Robert.Drive up to the Mt. Robert car park and walk up Paddy's track taking in the superb views of Nelson Lakes. There are plenty of photo opportunities along the way with the St Arnaurd range from the Bushline Hut and you can also learn about the area's history with a stop for a delicious homemade lunch. We then make our way along the Mt. Robert ridge to admire the alpine flora, fauna and enjoy the feeling of being on 'Top of the World'. We then walk down the western side of the mountain again to admire the views of the Lakes.Finish our walk we enjoy plunger coffee and scrumptious cake.

Weekend Break Away

Beebie's Knob looking back over Lake Rotoiti

Friday
This weekend away will give you a mixture of walking and wine. Arriving approx 6pm we stop in one of Nelson finest resturants. After dinner we will drive to the Nelson Lakes. This will take us one hour settle down for the night after unpacking our gear.

Wake up Saturday morning to the Bellbirds singing. We have a choice guided walks. Mt Robert which will give you great views of the Lakes, Beebies Knob a bit more challanging of a walk but still views of Nelson Lakes and Mt Robert or the gentle walk but still a good walk along side of the Lakes with a boat ride. After the walk we can have a hot spa or settle down at the local Alpine Lodge for pre dinner drinks and a game of pool. Dinner at the Alpine Lodge then finish the day off with a game of cards or just friendly chatter with the locals.

Sunday morning we pack up our gear then leave the Nelson Lakes to drive through to enjoy our day driving through to Tapawera then the Motueka Valley to stop at vineyards for wine tasting. Arrive at Mapua for lunch then have a jet boat ride with Mapua Adventures. Leaving Mapua approx 2.30 and this will give us plenty of time to visit the WOW museum located close to the airport to end your weekend breakaway. There are other optional choices if you want. We could have a day sking in the winter season up at Rainbow ski field.

Nelson Lakes National Park Adventure

Day 1
Our Adventure starts from Nelson we arrive at our choosen accommodation drop off the gear have a cuppa and pack our small day packs to head off for the Nelson Lakes walk. This walk is an easy walk to through native bush and Beech forest listening to the bellbirds as we walk. There are a few small rivers to cross but plenty of time to take in the scenery Enjoy a wholesome lunch at the Lakehead Hut with views of Mt Robert range and the flat valley terraine of picturesque Lake Rotoiti. We could carry on for an optional river crossing or cruise back by boat, taking in the spectacular lake scenery. At the end of the day we can have a spa then enjoy pre dinner drinks and snacks with a kiwi home cooked meal, with some of New Zealand wines to taste.

Day 2
Is started off with a wholesome breakfast then starting our walk not too early for Mt Robert. We drive up to the Mt Robert carpark and ramble up Paddy's track, enjoy superb views of the Nelson Lakes, with plenty of stops for photos and a chance to learn some of this area's interesting history. We enjoy a homemade lunch at Bushline Hut before making our way along Mt. Robert ridge to admire the alpine flora & fauna. We walk down the western side of the mountain, finishing with tea or coffee and yummy cake. At the end of the day we can wander off to the alpine Lodge for a three course meal and a game of pool to finish off the evening.

Day 3
This Is the last but lucky day for walking up Beebies Knob. This walk is bit more challanging but after the last days you will be fit to walk up and enjoy the views of Mt Robert and the Nelson lakes walk. We arrive back in Nelson back by approx 5pm to be rewarded with a CD of your wonderful 3 day adventure.

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"I wanted to go on an easy walk today. YHA rang this company. That was really an amazing walk. Up and down, muddy and tuff (for me). At 2pm we were on head of the lake. That was really beautiful. After lunch we continued. What a river crossing. O my god! Water higher than my knees, heavy stream. But we did it. This trip was really a personal one. I'm very pleased."

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