Jan 4, 2026 Lake Rotoiti
Yesterday we drove from Picton to our B&B in St. Arnaud in the interior, gateway to Nelson Lakes National Park. Today we started our exploration of the Park.
Just a short 4km from our accommodation, and walking distance from the center of the tiny town of St. Arnaud, is Lake Rotoiti, a glacial lake at the edge of the Southern Alps.
After walking around the small peninsula protruding into the lake that separates Kerr Bay from West Bay we drove up Mt. Robert Road on the west side of the lake.
On the right flank of the lake is Mt. Robert overlooking the lake, looming behind me.
From the Mt. Robert Viewpoint, looking down on the lake.