St Arnaud

St Arnaud is a small alpine village in the Nelson region of the South Island, New Zealand; it is located 90 kilometres southwest of the city Nelson.

St Arnaud is a perfect base for people who plan to hike or fish in Nelson Lakes National Park. The local Department of Conservation visitor centre provides guides for local walks and treks, some that can take several days to complete, visitors can also learn about the ecology of honeydew beech forest.

Nearby lakes, Lake Rotoroa and Lake Rotoiti are well known for their fine brown trout and are great fishing locations. Rainbow Ski Field is also close and open through winter to spring. St Arnaud will fit anyone's budget requirements as it has broad range of accommodation and a fine choice of dining locations.

St Arnaud History

The village was named Rotoiti until 1921, when it was re-named by the Department of Lands and Survey to avoid confusion with other communities of the same name. Archives show that between 1921 and 1951 both names were unofficially used by local residents and government agencies when referring to the village area.

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