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Sort of controversial conifer poisoned in sneaky, underhanded way, says DOC
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Nelson Lakes National Park: An underrated gem of the South Island
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Rest your head for a night or two though and you might just be willing to move here – or at least extend your stay. The last settlement on the Canterbury Plains before the main road west continues on its spectacular journey through the Southern Alps to the West Coast, Springfield couldn’t be more different from its fictional cartoon namesake – the big doughnut is a nod to the hometown of the famous Simpson family. While modest, it has a frontier vibe that inevitably inspires a sense of freedom – there’s a lot of fun to be had in them there hills. The unsung ski fields of the Selwyn District for a start.
Kerr Bay campground is situated right beside the tranquil waters of Lake Rotoiti.
OPINION: Of all my teenage embarrassments, one of the most character-building was having to wear a plastic rubbish bag as a raincoat during a school camp at Nelson Lakes. I may have been a kid who went without, but, if there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s that outdoor adventure is a great leveller. For this seed of wisdom I can thank a particular Marlborough Girls’ College teacher, Mr Rees. On that school camp, he sparked a love of te taiao/the natural world that grows ever-stronger still. And maybe it’s just nostalgia, but Nelson Lakes is the place where I feel that mauri the most.