Lake Constance / Rotopōhueroa is the largest alpine lake in Aotearoa. Photo: Matthew Cattin

Land of lakes

September 2023

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The Travers–Sabine in Nelson Lakes National Park, traversing two magnificent valleys, is considered one of New Zealand’s classic hikes. This slight diversion, with more lakes and more time on the tops, might be even better.

Seven days and five of Aotearoa’s greatest backcountry lakes. That’s the promise for my partner Agustina and me. I’d been reading blogs, watching videos and study-ing Topo50 maps that would enable us to construct a route encompassing the highlights of the Travers–Sabine, including Rotomairewhenua / Blue Lake and Lake Angelus. The first leg to Lakehead […]
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