The most beautiful national parks of New Zealand
The most beautiful areas of New Zealand
New Zealand is an incredibly diverse corner of the world – from the mountains to the rainforests from the volcanoes to the beautiful coastline. No wonder you will find a number of beautiful national parks here. Let's take a look at the most beautiful ones
Fiordland National Park
The most beautiful area of New Zealand
The Southwest of South Island of New Zealand occupies an amazing natural area – Fiordland. The most well-known fjords „sounds“ include Milford and Doubtful. You will also find some of the highest waterfalls in the world such as Browne or Sutherland. In addition, there are the deepest lakes of New Zealand: Hauroko, Manopouri and Te Anau. continue reading
Aoraki - Mount Cook National Park
The highest mountains of New Zealand
In the mountains of the Southern Alps on the South Island you will find the highest mountain in New Zealand – Mount Cook (3,724 m above sea level). Due to its location, the local peaks are significantly more difficult to climb than, for example, the equally high Alpine peaks in Europe. In the national park itself, there are several routes for tourists, who can enjoy the local mountain beauty continue reading
Tongariro National Park
The volcanic heart of the North Island
The northern island is the volcanic, fiery part of New Zealand and its center is the Tongariro National Park. Here are the highest volcanoes of the count. Besides these there are beautiful lakes including the most famous Emerald lakes. The most famous trek in this area is the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, where you will see the biggest attractions of this national park in one day. continue reading
Egmont National Park
Wild nature around the sleeping volcano
On the west coast of the North Island is the second oldest national park in New Zealand. Its distinctive dominant feature is the sleeping volcano Mount Taranaki (sometimes called Mount Egmont), whose shape is reminiscent of the famous Japanese volcano Fuji. The volcanic cone is surrounded by a fairy-tale forest and paths interwoven in a nearly regular circle, which, thanks to its greenery and the shape of its trees, is known as the „goblin forest“. continue reading
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Glaciers almost to the sea
Westland Tai Poutini National Park is interesting in that it starts at the highest peaks in New Zealand (where it borders another famous park, Aoraki / Mount Cook) and ends at the wild seashore. The biggest attractions here are the glaciers Franz Josef and Fox continue reading
Abel Tasman National Park
The most beautiful beaches of New Zealand
Almost at the very northern end of the South Island you will find the magical Abel Tasman National Park named after the first European to see New Zealand. In this beautiful national park you will find mainly great beaches and lush vegetation. An ideal place for kayaking continue reading
Mount Aspiring National Park
A beautiful area for hiking
Mount Aspiring National Park is one of the largest and most desolate national parks in New Zealand. It is located west of Lake Wanaka. The highest point of the park is Mount Aspiring (3,033 m above sea level), after which it is named. continue reading
Paparoa National Park
Limestone karst overgrown with jungle
Paparoa National Park protects a beautiful karst area that reaches all the way to the sea. Limestone rocks rise high above the river valley. The landscape is lushly overgrown with coastal jungle. continue reading
Kahurangi National Park
Forests of the northwest of the South Island
Kahurangi National Park is the second largest national park in New Zealand and covers the entire northwest of the South Island. You will find here mainly original native forests, interesting rock bridges and caves, but also nice mountains and lakes continue reading
Arthur's Pass National Park
The oldest national park on the South Island
Arthur's Pass National Park is the third oldest national park in New Zealand and the first in the South Island. The most famous local hike is the ascent to the top of Avalanche Peak (1,833 m above sea level). The eastern part of the park is significantly less accessible continue reading
