Nelson Nelson is golden beaches lurking in the relic forest of Abel Tasman Nation Park in the North and charming yet gorgeous Nelson Lakes in the South. Whenever you are travelling through the South Island, stopping by to wander around here is a must View fullsize Looking down from the top part of the Paddy’s Track, Lake Rotoiti View fullsize Julius Summit on the Robert Ridge Route that leads to Lake Angelus - a gem of Nelson Lakes National Park View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Purple Lake Rotoiti View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize