Nelson Lakes National Park -Roberts Ridge Track

Nelson Lakes National Park is located north of the South island. When we first arrived we experienced a relatively small earthquake. Already an exciting start! We decided to hike the Mt. Roberts Ridge, which follows a beautiful ridge line to a large hut. Here is more information on the Track if your are interested: http://www.doc.govt.nz/Documents/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/nelson-marlborough/angelus-hut-tracks-and-routes-brochure.pdf

We started early in the morning to beat the heat and to get up to the ridge via the long steep trail in the morning. Once we got up to the ridge, it was, of course, covered in clouds. Thankfully there was an emergency hut where we could wait out the clouds and eat lunch.

Once the clouds dissipated we got some wonderful views. The walk to the hut took about 5 hours and we had views the entire way.We recommend this hike because it was completely out of the bush and the views are spectacular. We were craving a ridge walk and this met our needs.

On the way back out we decided to go towards Speargrass hut, which had more river crossings and the trail was more in the bush. I, of course, fell in the river, back first. Also, a word of advice, be aware of bumble bees in this area. I was stung in the face before it flew directly into my mouth. ugh! They are attracted to blue and unfortunately I was wearing a lot of blue.

Here are a few pictures from the track.