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	Nelson, New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Nelson lies close to mountains, and to Lakes Rotoiti and Rotoroa in the Nelson Lakes National Park, and functions as the gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park and to the Kahurangi National Park.
		Nelson is one of the regions of New Zealand and is administered as a unitary authority.
		Nelson serves as a centre for arts and crafts, and each year hosts popular events such as the Nelson Arts Festival, and, in previous years, the annual Wearable Art Awards, although these have now moved to Wellington.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nelson,_New_Zealand (1001 words)

	Nelson Lakes National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Nelson Lakes National Park is located in the South Island of New Zealand.
		The park is administered by the Department of Conservation.
		The park is a popular area for camping, tramping and fishing.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nelson_Lakes_National_Park (98 words)

	Kevin's Guide to Nelson, New Zealand - Visiting Nelson (Our National Parks)
		Nelson is blessed by being the only city in New Zealand which is within one and a half hours drive of three National Parks.
		Totaranui and the Northern shoreline of the Abel Tasman National Park.
		Marahau and the Southern shoreline of the Abel Tasman National Park.
	www.ts.co.nz /~kevin/web_html/parks.html (1336 words)

	Nelson New Zealand Virtual Tour - Accommodation, Travel & Tourism for Nelson NZ
		Nelson, the geographical centre of New Zealand, is a region renowned for warm sunshine, fine beaches, lakes, mountains and native forests.
		Inland Nelson is a wonderland of water adventure, including kayaking, rafting, boating and for those who prefer fishing, the Nelson Lakes area provides some of the best trout fishing in the world.
		Nelson, blessed by nature as a destination which offers almost everything, is not to be missed in any tour of New Zealand.
	nz.com /NZ/webnz/nelson/doc/nelsonlakes.html (581 words)

	natureandco.com - Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand
		Nelson Lakes National Park was formed in 1956 as the ninth national park in New Zealand.
		The weather in the park is changeable and difficult to predict, due mainly to the often quick succession of cold and warm fronts brought by the westerly weather system, as well as the local disturbances generated by the mountains.
		The mountains of the park are almost entirely made of the two main rock types of the Southern Alps: greywacke and argillites (Torlesse Supergroup) in the St Arnaud and Travers ranges, schists of the Haast Schist Group in the Misery and Ella ranges.
	www.natureandco.co.nz /land_and_wildlife/national_parks/nelslkes/idx-nlslkes.php3 (1306 words)

	Nelson activity planner - New Zealand
		The Nelson Lakes National Park is set amidst the mountains and glaciated valleys south of Nelson city and features beech forests and the beautiful jewel-like lakes, Rotoiti and Rotoroa.
		The Nelson region is known for its year-round sunshine, golden beaches, national parks, boutique wineries, micro breweries and a large creative community of working artists.
		Abel Tasman National Park is a coastal wonderland of sea, sky, rocky headlands and bright golden beaches.
	www.firstlighttravel.com /act_nelson.html (826 words)

	Motueka Homestay B&B : New Zealand Homestay, New Zealand Home Stay
		Lake Rotoiti and Nelson Lakes National Park are further away, however Motueka is centrally placed to visit all three, as well as Farewell Spit and Golden Bay.
		Motueka is often described as the Gateway to the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks in the Nelson region.
		Guests have their own parking, entranceway and lounge and are welcome to join in in the evening or simply enquire about what facilities or activities are in Motueka, or further afield in the Nelson region.
	www.tourism.net.nz /new-zealand/accommodation/homestays/motueka/motueka-homestay (823 words)

	New Zealand National Parks
		It is the biggest national park in the North Island and the third biggest in NZ (behind Fiordland and Mt Aspiring).
		The smallest of the country's 13 national parks, it was opened in December 1942, the 300th anniversary of the visit to Tasman Bay of Dutch explorer, Abel Janzoon Tasman, the first European to visit NZ.
		It is the 11th national park, the fourth in the North Island, and one of the smallest with only Mount Cook, Egmont and Abel Tasman smaller.
	www.geocities.com /Yosemite/2331/npark.html (3944 words)

	New Zealand Regions - Nelson - New Zealand
		The Nelson Lakes National Park is set amidst the mountains and glaciated valleys of south Nelson, and features beech forests and the beautiful jewel-like lakes, Rotoiti and Rotoroa.
		Nelson is known for its year-round sun, golden beaches, three national parks, 350 working artists, boutique wineries and the city for its historical streetscapes, waterfront cafes, fresh seafood, and a thoroughly relaxed lifestyle.
		Nelson (population 52,000), named after Admiral Lord Nelson of Battle of Trafalgar fame, is the main commercial centre for the region, whose main industries are forestry, horticulture, fishing and tourism.
	www.nzescapes.com /regions/nelson.html (509 words)

	National Parks
		It is one of New Zealand's larger parks at 355,543 hectares and it lies alongside the largest, Fiordland National Park.
		Westland / Tai Poutini National Park extends from the highest peaks of the Southern Alps to the remote beaches of the wild West Coast.
		Egmont is one of the most accessible of New Zealand's national parks.
	www.doc.govt.nz /Explore/001~National-Parks/index.asp (667 words)

	In New Zealand's Nelson Lakes National Park, near Nelson and Blenheim's wine growing region, is the town of St Arnaud. "Jewel of the South"
		In New Zealand's Nelson Lakes National Park, near Nelson and Blenheim's wine growing region, is the town of St Arnaud.
		Lake Rotoiti, which is visible in the webcam shot above borders the alpine town of St Arnaud and the Mainland Island Project operated by the Department of Conservation.
		The pristine environment and virtually pest free beech forest has seen a rapid recovery of the forest and is ideal for native bird populations.
	www.snow.co.nz /clients/nelsonlakes/webcam.asp (144 words)

	Nelson New Zealand : Reviews from the Lost Luggage Tales
		Nelson is only a short drive away from the famous Abel Tasman National Park, Kahurangi National Park, Nelson Lakes National Park, and Mount Richmond Forest Park.
		Nelson, a popular resort town, is an area of great bauty lying between the northern edge of the Southern Alps and a great sweep of goldne sand beaches.
		Situated 110km west of Picton, Nelson is the sunshine capital and geographical centre of New Zealand.
	www.lostluggagetales.com /reviews/nelson.asp (256 words)

	Nelson New Zealand and Nelson Lakes National Park
		St Arnaud, gateway to the Nelson Lakes National Park is situated at the northern end of the Southern Alps.
		Nelson New Zealand and Nelson Lakes National Park
		is at a junction between the Wairau Valley, the gateway to the winemaking region of Marlborough, and the Nelson Region, Golden Bay and the Abel Tasman National Park.
	www.nelauto.co.nz /nelson.htm (638 words)

	New Zealand - South Island
		Nelson Region The Nelson Lakes, the Abel Tasman and the new Kahurangi National Park.
		Five of New Zealand's National Parks with rain forest, lakes, Pancake Rocks, rugged coastlinebeaches, glaciers and calm mirror lakes.
		Exploring New Zealand's Abel Tasman National Park by Natasha Nowakowski.
	www.enzed.com /sth.html (532 words)

	Earth Day Challenge - NZ 2003 - Trip Details
		Lake Angelus - Nelson Lakes NP Stream to climb the ridgeline of the mountains to reach an alpine lake.
		Drive 2 hours to northwest edge of the South Island to Marahau on the Tasman Bay, the entrance to the Abel Tasman National Park.
		NLNP straddles the northern part of the Southern Alps and these two days will be spent hut-camping in the wilderness with only basic cooking facilities, no refrigeration, no roads, no shops.
	www.altruisticadventures.org /nz_earthday_tripdetails.html (385 words)

	Backpackers Ultimate Guide to New Zealand
		Nelson Lakes Shuttles (tel (03) 521 1900; website www.nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz) operates a transport service around the national park with connections to neighbouring towns.
		Nelson is situated at the geographic centre of New Zealand and is one of the country's oldest cities.
		Nelson is well connected to the rest of the country and some people opt to fly into Nelson from the North Island as an alternative to the Picton ferry.
	www.bugpacific.com /destinations/nz-nelson.html (2836 words)

	The Bach : Little Kaiteriteri : New Zealand : Activities
		National Parks: It is central to the three national parks of the region, the Abel Tasman National Park, the Nelson Lakes National Park, and the Kaharuangi National Park in Golden Bay.
		Kaiteriteri beach is the general area for departures for ferries and water Taxi's to the Abel Tasman National park and surrounding bays.
		It is situated close to Motueka and the Abel Tasman National Park.
	www.nzbach.com /activities.html (245 words)

	Tramping in New Zealand - The Internet Guide
		The main areas for tramping are along the Southern Alps of the South Island and in the National Parks.
		More recently, the river ("Tauranga" inside the park) takes its name from the wanderings of the tohunga Taneatua, of the Mataatua canoe.
		The name of the lake "Waikaremoana" means "thrashing waters" and the various arms of the lake are suppossed to be the different ways she tried to escape.
	www.enzed.com /faq/tramp.html (5387 words)

	Abel Tasman National Park, Kahurangi National Park, Nelson Lakes National Park and Mount Richmond Forest Park
		Abel Tasman National Park, Kahurangi National Park, Nelson Lakes National Park and Mount Richmond Forest Park
		It is also a perfect place from which to venture into the regions National Parks.
		Situated halfway between the city of Nelson and town of Motueka it is an ideal location to rest a while, relaxing in the friendly village or strolling the foreshore of Tasman Bay.
	www.tuivale.co.nz /region.html (106 words)

	Nelson Lakes National Park -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		"Nelson Lakes National Park." Encyclopædia Britannica from Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service.
		The park is bounded by the Braeburn and Muntz ranges (northwest), Robert Range (north), St. Arnaud Range (east), and Ella Range (west).
		The park was established in 1956 and has an area of 393 square miles (1,018 square km).
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9055222 (73 words)

	Lake Rotoroa Lodge • Nelson Lakes National Park • New Zealand
		Lake Rotoroa Lodge • Nelson Lakes National Park • New Zealand
		Lake Rotoroa has thirty five rivers within one hour's drive distance of the Lodge and many more if one uses a helicopter.
		The staff at Lake Rotoroa Lodge recognise that the guest/guide relationship is critical and can be the making or breaking of a New Zealand fishing experience.
	www.uniquelodges.co.nz /lakerotoroa/activities.htm (264 words)

	Nelson New Zealand — regional accommodation, attractions and maps from AA Guides.
		There are three national parks within 90 minutes of each other, yet they offer totally different experiences.
		Although Nelson has fostered an eclectic culture, most of the region's economy is based on natural resources such as fishing, horticulture, forestry and agriculture.
		Visit Nelson and encounter the unique by chatting with locals while picking apples in an orchard, discovering creative marvels in a studio gallery, or wandering through the city's bustling outdoor Saturday market.
	www.aaguides.co.nz /nelson.html (411 words)

	Nelson New Zealand. Official visitor guide to accommodation, activities, events, food and wine, transport in the Nelson region of New Zealand
		To visit Nelson region is to discover azure skies and wide open spaces, beaches and lakes, spectacular national parks and unique landforms, vineyards and gourmet cafés, artists and galleries, entrepreneurs and boutique shopping experiences...a uniquely Nelson way of life.
		Nelson is at the top of the South Island of New Zealand.
		Nelson region combines the finest elements of the New Zealand experience and delivers them across stunning geography, sun-ripened under New Zealand’s highest sunshine hours.
	www.nelsonnz.com (114 words)

	Nelson New Zealand information Kiwistyle Travel
		The Nelson New Zealand region is known for its year-round sunshine, golden beaches, national parks, boutique wineries, micro breweries and a large creative community of working artists.
		Motueka - the closest town to the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks
		Situated in the north-west corner of the South Island, the Nelson New Zealand region is surrounded by sheltering mountain ranges, giving it a mediterranean-type climate.
	www.kiwistyletravel.com /nelson_marlborough.html (312 words)

	* NZine * Lake Rotoiti In Nelson Lakes National Park
		Later the Park management decreed that the boatsheds be removed and the shoreline restored as far as possible to its original state.
		Later geologists described the lakes as basins scooped out by glaciers.
		It is the beauty of the lake, the mountains and the bush which draws most visitors to the area more than a century after Haast first rejoiced in it, although a few still go to seek the gold in the river valleys.
	www.nzine.co.nz /life/rotoiti.html (1501 words)

	Accommodation, St Arnaud, Nelson Lakes, New Zealand - Alpine Lodge
		A architecturally styled lodge in a natural setting at the very edge of Nelson Lakes National Park.
		Accommodation, St Arnaud, Nelson Lakes, New Zealand - Alpine Lodge
		Latitude Nelson is the Regional Tourism Organisation for the Nelson Region of
	www.alpinelodge.co.nz (105 words)

	New Zealand - Treks and Peaks worldwide - High Places Hiking
		Perhaps the most dramatic landscape in the North Island is found within the Tongariro National Park with its three active volcanoes including Mt Ruapehu which has erupted twice recently.
		Ringed by mountains, Nelson, with its sunny climate, vineyards and orchards, potters and painters and golden beaches is stylish and relaxed.
		In the South Island there are rugged alpine mountains, wild bush- clad valleys, untamed temperate rainforest, high alpine peaks, glaciers, lakes, fiords, pristine beaches and wide open spaces.
	www.highplaces.co.uk /treks/new_zealand.html (213 words)

	Nelson New Zealand NZ - NelsonWeb- Information. Real Estate, Property. Visitor guide, accommodation, activities, attractions, events, festivals, food and wine in the Nelson region New Zealand - Kia Ora NelsonWeb, NZ NZ
		A compact yet scenically diverse area, the Tasman Bay region includes the National Parks of Abel Tasman, Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes and the famed coastline of Golden Bay.
		The SBS Antiques & Retro Extravaganza is to be held at Founder's Park in Nelson on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd January 2006.
		Nelson New Zealand connection with the 200 aniversary of his most famous battle is clebrated in the Trafalgar 200 celebrations.
	www.nelson.co.nz (761 words)

	L.L.Bean: Park Search - Nelson Lakes National Park
		Nelson Lakes National Park is located in the north of New Zealand’s South Island.
		Things to do at Nelson Lakes National Park includes mountaineering, short and long hikes, canoeing, sailing and fishing, especially for trout.
		Nelson Lakes park encompasses about 251,852 acres of the Southern Alps.
	www.llbean.com /parksearch/parks/html/1997llt.htm (179 words)

	Nelson Lakes Accommodation
		The little township of St. Arnaud beside Lake Rotoiti is the gateway to Nelson Lakes National Park and is the principal service centre for the Park and includes a visitor centre, restaurants and casual food outlets.
		A rugged mountainous park it is centered on the two main lakes Rotoiti and Rotoroa.
		It is only one and a half hours drive from Nelson or Blenhiem (National airports) and a comfortable day's journey by car from the West Coast or Canterbury (Christchurch International Airport).
	www.ki-wi.co.nz /nelson-lakes.htm (241 words)

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