Nelson Lakes National Park

Nelson Lakes National Park, park in northern South Island, New Zealand. The park was established in 1956 and has an area of 393 square miles (1,018 square km). It is named after its chief focal points, the scenic lakes of Rotoiti and Rotoroa. The park is bounded by the Braeburn and Muntz ranges (northwest), Robert Range (north), St. Arnaud Range (east), and Ella Range (west). These mountain ranges have an average elevation of 5,000 feet...