Blue Lake and Franklin Range, Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand Stock Photo Alamy
Nelson's Blue Lake or Lake Rotomairewhenua, is found in the Tasman Region of New Zealand's South Island. The Lake sits in Nelson Lakes National Park in the northernmost reaches of the Southern Alps.
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The 16 picturesque lakes that make up the Nelson Lakes National Park are undoubtedly the calling card for a visit to the village of St Arnaud, and many a visitor has been spotted capturing that iconic jetty shot at Lake Rotoiti. Māori tell the story of Rākaihautū, a great chief who created the lakes as he dug holes with his ko, or digging stick.
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This is a version of the Travers-Sabine Circuit, which is a multi-day hike (4-8 days) in Nelson Lakes National Park. This variation features a side trip to Blue Lake and Lake Constance. Travers Saddle features stunning views of surrounding mountains, and Blue Lake has stunning colours and some of the freshest water in the world. The terrain is sometimes easy and straight, sometimes demanding.
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The Blue Lake is situated on New Zealand's South Island, and it's quite simply one of the most inspiring places you will ever visit. The lake is officially regarded as the clearest natural body of water on the planet. Visibility levels in the water are up to eighty meters.
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How to Get to Blue Lake Option 1: Sabine Valley to Blue Lake Hut Total Nights in Huts: 1 Hut Night Total Days Hiking This is the quickest way of casting your eyes on Blue Lake, with one night spent in Blue Lake Hut. This DOC Hut is unique, quaint, and welcoming, and only a five minute meander from the lake itself.
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Hidden deep in the backcountry, Blue Lake Nelson is truly a sight to behold. Anyone with even the slightest appreciation of nature can't help but be awed by the beauty of this tiny lake. Blue Lake Nelson is considered sacred to the local Māori population. Rotomairewhenua translates to "the lake of peaceful lands".
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In a pristine New Zealand national park, the Blue Lake - also known as Rotomairewhenua - holds the title of the world's clearest lake.According to the NIWA r.
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Rotomairewhenua / Blue Lake is a small lake in Nelson Lakes National Park, in the northern reaches of New Zealand 's Southern Alps. Sacred to local Māori, it has the clearest natural fresh water in the world. Description The Blue Lake is drained by the west branch of the Sabine River, which is part of the Buller River system.
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Blue Lake Hut Located in Nelson Lakes National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region View saved (0) This is a serviced 16-bunk hut in the Nelson Lakes area. Category Serviced Bookings Bookings not required - first come, first served Facilities Heating Mattresses Toilets - non-flush Water from tap - not treated, boil before use 16 bunk beds
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The Clearest Lake in the World Found in Nelson, New Zealand
Blue Lake (Rotomairewhenua in Māori) is a small fresh water lake in Nelson Lakes National Park, in the northern reaches of New Zealand's Southern Alps.
Blue Lake, Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand Photograph by Michel Roggo /
Blue Lake (Rangimairewhenua in Māori) is a lake in Nelson Lakes National Park, in the northern reaches of New Zealand's Southern Alps and is sacred to local Māori, it now has been deemed to have the clearest natural fresh water in the world.
Blue Lake, Nelson Lakes Np, South Island, New Zealand Photograph by Michel Roggo /
Lake Rotomairewhenua (also referred to as 'Blue Lake') is located in the depths of the Nelson Lakes National Park. Translated as the 'land of peaceful waters', Lake Rotomairewhenua holds the title of the clearest lake in the world.
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Nelson Lakes National Park is situated in the north of New Zealand's South Island. The gateway to the park is St Arnaud, a 1-2 hour drive from Nelson or Blenheim.. a picturesque village just 1.5 hours drive from Nelson or Blenheim. St Arnaud and Lake Rotoiti are accessed by SH63 from Blenheim. A side road, about half way between St Arnaud.
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Nelson Lakes National Park is situated in the north of New Zealand's South Island. The gateway to the park is St Arnaud, a 1-2 hour drive from Nelson or Blenheim. Brochures Nelson Lakes National Park visitor information (PDF, 1,200K) Nelson Lakes area mountain bike trails (PDF, 2,183K) Walks in Nelson Lakes National Park (PDF, 4,869K)
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Recent research by NIWA scientists reveal that Blue Lake, in Nelson Lakes National Park, has extreme visual clarity, perhaps only exceeded worldwide by certain ocean waters, such as those in the SE Pacific near Easter Island. The visibility of Blue Lake even surpasses that of the renowned Te Waikoropupu ("Pupu") Springs in Golden Bay.
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The Nelson Lakes National Park is an enchanting alpine landscape of rugged peaks, forests and stunning glacial lakes. A compact area of mountain ranges separated by forested valleys, the Nelson Lakes National Park is home to the beginning of the awe-inspiring Southern Alps.