Blue Lake Hut sites beneath the towering peaks of the Sabine Valley and is a short walk to the clearest lake in the world. Photo: Janette Asche

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Blue Lake Hut, Nelson Lakes National Park

A worthwhile overnight side trip when tramping the Travers-Sabine Circuit in Nelson Lakes National Park is to Blue Lake. Known to Māori as Rotomairewhenua, meaning the land of peaceful waters, it is thought to be the clearest natural body of fresh water in the world. For a comfortable stay, the 16-bunk serviced Blue Lake Hut […]
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