There are two beautiful lakes in Nelson Lakes National Park at the northern tip of the Southern Alps – an enchanting alpine park of rugged peaks, forests and glacial lakes. Lake Rotoroa (large waters)  is larger than Lake Rotoiti (small waters). After several months of procrastinating, we loaded a pair of double kayaks onto the car, [...]

Nelson Aero Club are holding the annual Murchison Fly In this weekend, it has been beautiful weather for the event. We have just been standing on the deck at Korimako Lodge watching nine aircraft flying up the Matakitaki valley following the river – gyroplanes, motorised hang gliders, fixed wing planes. The views would be amazing. Oscar the [...]

Just the other week the Murchison Pony Club hosted the “Matakitaki Muster” – a three day horse trek in the Upper Matakitaki and Glenroy valleys near Murchison. Nearly 40 horses and riders took part and by all accounts had a wonderful time. The weather was beautiful and showcased Murchison’s stunning scenery at its very best. [...]