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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