  Abel Tasman National Park - Abel Tasman National Park is renowned for stunning golden beaches, sculptured granite cliffs and world-famous walking tracks. The park size is 22,530 hectares, making it New Zealand's smallest national park. The park is located at the top of the South Island and enjoys a mild year round climate. The most noticeable features of this park are the golden sandy beaches, the fascinating rocky outcrops and the rich, unmodified estuaries. The forests are regenerating well and offer a rich variety of plants and native birdlife. Walks and hikes are very popular within the National Park, with a variety of short walks to 5 day hikes on offer. Several short walks are available around the road ends or take advantage of the water transport service, which can drop you off part way along the coast. For longer treks, the Coast Track and the Inland Track through the hilly centre of the park are great if you have a few days to spare. Sailing, boating and sea kayaking are also popular. |
 Arthur’s Pass National Park - Arthur’s Pass National Park is located in the heart of the Southern Alps of New Zealand's South Island and straddles the main divide between Canterbury and the West Coast. The park is renowned for its high mountains with large scree slopes, wide braided rivers and steep gorges. It is also a land of contrasts, with dry Beech forests in the east and luxuriant rainforest gracing the western slopes. Arthurs Pass was New Zealand's third national park and first one in the South Island. Native wildlife is abundant in and around the park, including the famous Kea (Alpine Parrots) and the endangered great spotted Kiwi. If you enjoy walking then you will enjoy Arthur's Pass National Park! There is a walk to suit everyone, from short 30 minute strolls suitable for families to a strenuous climb to the summit of a mountain with panoramic views for the more experienced hiker. Mountain biking is also permitted on formed roads within the park. |
 Fiordland National Park - Fiordland National Park is truly a place of extraordinary beauty and was recognised by the United Nations in 1986 when it was made a World Heritage Area, at which time the Fiordland National Park was described as having 'superlative natural phenomina' and 'outstanding examples of...the earth's evolutionary history'. In 1990 the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area was extended to include Fiordland, Westland and Mt Cook National Parks. Fiordland National Park is accessed via Te Anau in the lower South Island. Te Anau is just over 2 hours driving time from Queenstown. The Milford Road provides a unique passage into the heart of the Fiordland National Park. Fiordland National Park and Mt Aspiring National Park boast many great walks and hikes, including the Milford, Routeburn and Kepler Tracks. There is plenty to see and do within the area, including boat trips, diving, scenic flights, fishing, hunting, tramping, guided tours, horse treks, kayaking, jet boating, golf and much more! |
 Tongariro National Park - Tongariro National Park is located in the heart of the Ruapehu District of New Zealand's North Island and offers a diverse range of stunning scenery for visitors to the Ohakune area. The park is also recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site under two categories due to its unique, active volcanic attributes and special cultural significance. The volcanoes and glaciers located within the Park combine to showcase the outstanding natural features of the area. The Crater Lake is one of only two of its type in the world. The Crater Lake is where magma and glacial meltwater interact and create spectacular eruptions. The glaciers, plants and animals located within Tongariro National Park represent landforms and natural communities that have been recognised as outstanding heritage of international significance. Tongariro/Ngauruhoe (technically the same volcano) are two of the world’s most continuously active composite volcanoes. |
 Whanganui National Park - Whanganui National Park is located in the central North Island with the township of Taumarunui to the north and Wanganui to the south. The mighty Whanganui River winds its way from the mountains to the Tasman Sea through countless hills and valleys. Lowland forest surrounds the river in its middle and lower reaches - the heart of Whanganui National Park. The area has a unique history and Maori culture is an important part of the park experience. Popular activities in the area include tramping throgh wild lowland forests and Whanganui river trips. From short walks to longer tramping trips, Whanganui National Park offers it all. The Matemateaonga Track is one of the most popular longer trips as it follows an old Maori trail and settlers dray road deep into the park. Transport by jet is needed to or from the river end of the track. Hunt for pigs, goats and fallow deer or try your hand fishing for Brown and Rainbow trout in the Whanganui River. Jetboating and kayaking are also popular. |
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