Nelson Lakes National Park

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{{Infobox_protected_area

 | name = Nelson Lakes National Park
 | iucn_category = II
 | image = NZ_Locator_Blank.png
 | caption = Map of New Zealand
 | locator_x = 130
 | locator_y = 125
 | location = Tasman District, New Zealand
 | nearest_city = Saint Arnaud, New Zealand
 | lat_degrees = 41
 | lat_minutes = 48
 | lat_seconds = 
 | lat_direction = S
 | long_degrees = 172
 | long_minutes = 51
 | long_seconds = 
 | long_direction = E
 | area = 1018 km²
 | established = 1956
 | visitation_num = 
 | visitation_year = 
 | governing_body = Department of Conservation}}

Nelson Lakes National Park is located in the South Island of New Zealand.

It was formed in 1956 and covers some 1,020 km². It is centered at two large lakes, Lake Rotoiti and Rotoroa. The park is a popular area for camping, tramping and fishing.

The park is administered by the Department of Conservation who operate a Visitors Centre in Saint Arnaud that provides up to date and reliable information on all aspects of the National Park.

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External link

Department of Conservation information on Nelson Lakes National Park

National Parks of New Zealand
North Island	South Island		Stewart Island
Egmont National Park Te Urewera National Park Tongariro National Park Whanganui National Park	Abel Tasman National Park Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Arthur's Pass National Park Fiordland National Park Kahurangi National Park	Mount Aspiring National Park Nelson Lakes National Park Paparoa National Park Westland National Park	Rakiura National Park