Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
DOC Visitor Centre
( 03-521 1806;
www.doc.govt.nz
;
View Rd; 8am-4.30pm, to 5pm in summer)
Happily
proffers park information (weather, activities) and hut passes, plus displays on park eco-
logy and history.
Getting There & Around
Nelson Lakes Shuttles
( 03-521 1900, 021 490 095;
www.nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
)
runs thrice-weekly
scheduled services between Nelson and the national park from December to April
(Monday, Wednesday and Friday; $45), and on-demand the rest of the year. It will also
collect/drop off at Kawatiri Junction on SH63, to meet other bus services heading between
Nelson and the West Coast, and offer services from St Arnaud through to Picton and Blen-
heim. Try also
Trek Express
(
027 222 1872, 0800 128 735;
www.trekexpress.co.nz
)
, which regularly
plies this route.
Rotoiti Water Taxis
( 021 702 278;
www.rotoitiwatertaxis.co.nz
)
runs to/from Kerr Bay and West
Bay to Lakehead Jetty ($100, up to four people). Kayaks, canoes and rowboats can also be
hired from $40 per half-day; fishing trips and scenic lake cruises by arrangement.
