There are networks of short tracks exploring the forest, lake shore and glacial features of both lakes.
Longer walks and alpine tramping trips are also available. The most popular are the Travers - Sabine Circuit and the trip up to Lake Angelus, a beautiful alpine lake. In summer these tracks are suitable for parties of average fitness and skill, in winter more experience is required.
From Lake Rotoroa car park, this track passes through a stand of kahikatea and around the lake outlet emerging on the road near Lake Rotoroa Lodge.
Angelus, at 1650 metres, is perched high on the ranges between Lakes Rotoiti and Rotoroa in Nelson Lakes National Park.
Explore the Rotoiti Nature Recovery Project. The wheelchair-accessible Bellbird Walk leads into Honeydew Walk.
View the walking tracks in the Lake Rotoiti area of National Lakes National Park.
Waterfalls, lakeside picnics and the tree fuschia await on the walking tracks of Lake Rotoroa in Nelson Lakes National Park.
The Travers-Sabine Circuit is a medium to hard tramp traversing 80 km of river valleys and an alpine pass in Nelson Lakes National Park.
There are a number of good winter climbing routes suitable for experienced trampers and climbers.
There are several recognised ski-touring routes in the winter months.
Mountain biking is not allowed in the national park other than on formed roads. There are opportunities to bike on conservation land outside the boundary of the national park:
Nelson Lakes hunting
Find businesses that are DOC-approved to provide guided activities and tours in Nelson Lakes National Park.
Nelson Lakes National Park Management Plan
Nelson Lakes National Park visitor information (PDF, 715K)
Media release, 8 September 2010: New Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre interpretive displays celebrated
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Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.
Follow the Outdoor Safety Code: 1. Plan your trip 2. Tell someone 3. Be aware of the weather 4. Know your limits 5. Take sufficient supplies
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