Nelson Lakes Day Walks
Escape from the hustle and bustle of town for a day of stunning views, gourmet food and beautiful natural surroundings. Let Southern Wilderness take you on an adventure of the senses with your own personal guide. Our two day walks are all inclusive packages, transport to and from the door of your accommodation, full safety management, cultural, historical and natural interpretation from your personal guide, a gourmet lunch to delight the senses included fresh plunger coffee and a selection of teas, and your own personal snack pack for the day.
Explore the Nelson lakes in style with two wonderful packages.
OPTION ONE: MOUNT ROBERT RIDGELINE EXPERIENCE
This stunning hike to Mt Robert offers exquisite views and vistas of the surrounding mountain ranges and many valleys.
Your guide will pick you up in the morning from your accommodation in Nelson, a short drive later and you will leave the vehicle at the car park – half way up the mountain, this is a great way to start the day, you will have wonderful views before the hike even begins! A gourmet lunch at Bushline hut and a few hours later you’ll be dropped off back at your accommodation. This walk on a good day is hard to beat. Wonderful 360 degree views of the Southern Alps stretching away to the south, and the valleys which lie at the feet of these mighty mountains, it’s almost hard to capture the feeling in a photograph.
OPTION TWO: LAKE ROTOITI SHORELINE STROLL
This gentle exploration of the shores of Lake Rotoiti is truly a delight. Walking along ancient beech forrest on the edge of the Rotoiti “Mainland Island” Conservation Recovery project, you are surrounded by the mighty mountains of the Nelson Lakes with bird chorus in the background. This is an unforgettable day walk into a world away from urbanisation and cityscapes.
Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation and take you through to the small alpine village of St. Arnaud. Here you will board a water taxi (boat) and travel to the head of the lake. Once there, a small stroll up the Travers Valley will give you an appreciation for the massive glaciers that carved out this piece of paradise over 15,000 years ago. After a gourmet Lunch, your walk will take you down the edge of the lake and through the Rotoiti Recovery Project conservation area back to St. Arnaud.
THE NELSON LAKES GOURMET DAY WALKS INCLUDE:
• Full pre-trip briefing the morning before your walk to answer any last-minute questions.
• Door to door transport – from your accommodation in Nelson out to the track and back!
• A professional, personal and caring guide who will provide comprehensive interpretation and make sure you get the most out of your adventure.
• Full safety management throughout your trip.
• A gourmet lunch.
• Healthy, energy-filled snacks to nibble on during your trip.
Mount Robert Ridgeline Experience: $250 per person
Lake Rotoiti Shoreline Stroll: $275 per person
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