St. Arnaud Travel Guide

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Landscape of Lake Rotoiti in St Arnaud, Nelson National Park, South Island, New Zealand
Landscape of Lake Rotoiti in St Arnaud, Nelson National Park, South Island, New Zealand
Lake Rotoiti, Tasman Region, Saint Arnaud, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
Landscape of Lake Rotoiti in St Arnaud, Nelson National Park, South Island, New Zealand
A Kiwi friend recommended this spot, and I'm glad he did.  One of the unique things you can do is stand on the dock and watch the eels writhing around in the lake. Creepy, but interesting!

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Alpine Lodge

Alpine Lodge

3.5 out of 5
75 Main Road St. Arnaud
The price is NZ$294 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
NZ$294
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in St. Arnaud. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (484 reviews)
Staff were great.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Alpine Lodge
Stargazer's Cabin

Stargazer's Cabin

Saint Arnaud Tasman
Stay at this cabin in St. Arnaud. Enjoy a garden. Popular attractions Classic Boat Museum and Lake Rotoiti are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Great host, very friendly, good communication. The location is peaceful and private, a short drive into St. Arnaud and the trailheads.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Stargazer's Cabin
Bellbird Bach on Lake Road

Bellbird Bach on Lake Road

St Arnaud Nelson Lakes
Stay at this holiday home in St. Arnaud. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Classic Boat Museum and Lake Rotoiti are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (114 reviews)
Thank you for the most wonderful stay! Clean, tidy and just perfect for our young family to stay at.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Bellbird Bach on Lake Road
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Stargazer's Cabin

Stargazer's Cabin

Saint Arnaud Tasman
Stay at this cabin in St. Arnaud. Enjoy a garden. Popular attractions Classic Boat Museum and Lake Rotoiti are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Great host, very friendly, good communication. The location is peaceful and private, a short drive into St. Arnaud and the trailheads.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Stargazer's Cabin
Sunny, Private Cottage in St Arnaud

Sunny, Private Cottage in St Arnaud

St Arnaud Tasman
Stay at this holiday home in St. Arnaud. Enjoy laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Classic Boat Museum and Lake Rotoiti are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
Lovely property
Very relaxing

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2025

Sunny, Private Cottage in St Arnaud
Bellbird Bach on Lake Road

Bellbird Bach on Lake Road

St Arnaud Nelson Lakes
Stay at this holiday home in St. Arnaud. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Classic Boat Museum and Lake Rotoiti are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (114 reviews)
Thank you for the most wonderful stay! Clean, tidy and just perfect for our young family to stay at.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Bellbird Bach on Lake Road
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of St. Arnaud

4.5
Top destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lake Nelson a picture perfect place

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Biased by fond memories of childhood 60 years ago. Area still retains beauty and unspoiled by the outside world.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely quiet town, very little there in terms of options for food etc

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