Kea Conservation Trust
Don’t want to book a trip or transfer with us, but would like to assist the Kea Conservation Trust with a donation. Click on the button to be taken to their website.
More Useful links
Department of Conservation Nelson Lakes
All you need to know about the tracks and huts in the Nelson Lakes. For links to other tracks go to our transfers page
Mountain Safety Council
A great site packed with information on preparing & planning your trip on our tracks.
Distress Beacon Registration
Don’t be a SAK tramper ( Stupid Adventurous Kiwi). Buy or rent a beacon when you are going out in the bush or water. The website provides information on using and registering your beacon.
Friends of Rotoiti
Learn more about the pest control done by the Friends of Rotoiti in partnership with the Department of Conservation.
“Its not the destination that counts, its the journey”
Other Useful Links
Lake Rotoiti Water Taxi : http://www.rotoitiwatertaxis.co.nz/
Lake Rotoroa Water Taxi : http://www.lakerotoroawatertaxi.co.nz/
Homestay accommodation Rotoiti Retreat https://airbnb.com/h/rotoiti-retreat-homestay-nelson-lakes or Accommodation
Alpine Lodge is a 3 star hotel with a fabulous restaurant located in the village. For bookings contact https://www.alpinelodge.co.nz 03 521 1869
Travers Sabine Motels. Centrally located within the village offering lodge style accommodation and motel accommodation. For bookings contact +64 3 521 1887 https://nelsonlakes.co.nz/accommodation/studio-motel/
TopHouse Historic Inn. Accommodation just outside the village with scenic mountainviews. Relax in a stand alone cottage or enjoy history ambience in the historic guesthouse. Contact https://tophouse.kiwi/ +64 21 071 2363
Local Services :
AA Service Agent: Alistair. Ph 03-5211110
The Green Rebel. Homeopathic Remedies. Ph Cecile 027-7335550
Riverside Sauna St Arnaud. Open to the public.
Bullock Road Bows. Archery course and bow making instruction. Phone Nicky and Ed 03-5211106
Tramping supplies : Flying into Nelson and need camping gas, a PLB or other supplies? Contact Outpost Supplies for gas or other supplies. https://www.outpostsupplies.co.nz/. Located around the corner from the airport. We are happy to stop en route when we pick you up or you can order in advance and have your order delivered to our address.