Visit St Arnaud New Zealand to Engage
in a Wealth of Outdoor Activities

Centrally located between the St Arnaud Range, Nelson Lakes National Park, and Lake Rotoiti, this area has it all!

If you’re planning a trip to the South Island of New Zealand, you have a lot of destinations to choose from. Luckily, places like St Arnaud New Zealand make it easy to choose. With a variety of activities to choose from, it’s a year-round destination that is likely to appeal to every member of your group.

Most people come to St. Arnaud for its wealth of outdoor activities. The lakes and rivers are well-known fishing, especially for trout. You can also enjoy the quiet of the lakes from a rented kayak or sailboat. Adrenaline fiends can get their kicks from white water rafting, off-roading and water skiing. The area also has opportunities for horseback riding, hiking, hang gliding and even panning for gold!

Winter enthusiasts can find a lot to enjoy in St Arnaud, New Zealand. The nearby mountains, especially the Rainbow Ski Field, offer skiing and snowboarding, and the nearby Alpine Lodge has a place to relax those sore muscles after a hard day on the slopes.

If you’re looking for a real tramping experience in New Zealand, look no further than St Arnaud’s Sabine-Travers trail. This is 80 kilometers of challenging terrain through the Nelson Lakes park. If you’re thinking of traveling this trail during the Southern Hemisphere’s winter, come prepared. Icy mountainous terrain and a very real risk of avalanche mean that most are best off hiking in the summer. You’ll be well rewarded with stunning alpine scenery, forests, glaciers, lakes, and waterfalls.

Accessing St Arnaud, New Zealand is not difficult. With buses running daily from major towns like Nelson, Greymouth, Picton and Westport, getting in and out of this small village is a breeze. Look for the bus pick-up point near the center of town.

There is a variety of accommodation as well if you’re looking to spend the night. Backpackers can find special low-rate lodging at the Yellow House hostel. There are also areas for those who are looking to pitch a tent, as well high-end hotel rooms for those who prefer a more luxurious stay. One of the highest-quality establishments in the area is Alpine Lodge St Arnaud New Zealand.

Whatever reason you decide to visit St Arnaud on your New Zealand vacation, you will find it worth your while. Seeing the Nelson Lakes region and the mountains is breathtaking, no matter whether your vantage point is a kayak, a horse, or from an overlook on a hiking trail. With so much to do, St Arnaud is ideal for indecisive travelers who want to do it all.