Lakeside Track

Travers-Sabine Circuit and Blue Lake – Nelson Lakes National Park

Date: 3 - 8 January 2025.
Trip type: Tramp(M).
Location: Nelson Lakes National Park.
Author: Sara & Josh.
Trampers: Sara (leader), Ellis P, Josh M, Rory W-D.

Fri 3 Jan – Ferry and camping at West Bay (Jetty Campsite) It was with anticipation that the four of us met at Wellington train station at 11.15 am. I’d been waiting to get a 5-day window for a while to attempt this tramp and duly put it on the trip schedule. We were to … Read more

Thunderstorms and dehy meals: Travers-Sabine Easter adventures

Date: 6-10 April 2023.
Trip type: Tramp(MF).
Location: Travers-Sabine Circuit - Nelson Lakes National Park.
Author: Lynsey.
Trampers: Daniel M (leader), Megan, Anne, Anna, Sam, Maia, Murray, Lynsey.

We started our long weekend adventure on Thursday afternoon, catching the Interislander to Picton. Thankfully, the recent technical issues plaguing both the Interislander and Bluebridge ferries (and recent cyclones!) were not an issue, and it was a perfectly smooth sailing. We drove to St Arnaud and pitched our tents at the DOC campground at Kerr Bay ($20). Great … Read more