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This page is a directory to the wild places of New Zealand. You will find information on the various national parks and links to various accommodation options in each area.

What's on this Page:

Introduction
National Parks
General Links

INTRODUCTION:

New Zealand is in many respect a wild country with about a third of the country protected in one form or another.

NATIONAL PARKS:

New Zealand has 14 national parks, with each being listed below:

Abel Tasman National Park

The Abel Tasman National Park protects an area of about 22 500 hectares around Tasman Bay on the South Island of New Zealand. Tonga Island Marine Reserve is located along the coast of the national park.

The Abel Tasman Coastal Walk is an important easy three day walk in the national park. There is also the Abel Tasman Inland Track which is a more difficult four day walk.

See also:
http://abeltasmanmarahaucamp.co.nz/
http://nationalpark.abeltasman.co.nz/
http://www.abeltasman.co.nz/
http://www.abeltasmangreenrush.co.nz/
http://www.abeltasman.net.nz/
http://www.awaroalodge.co.nz/
http://www.kanukalodge.co.nz/
http://www.nelsonnz.com/abeltasman/
http://www.seakayaknz.co.nz/
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park

The Aoraki Mount Cook National Park has at it's heart the impressive Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain. It rises to a height of 3 753m.
Arthur's Pass National Park

Arthur's Pass National Park covers an area of some 99 000 hectares in the New Zealand Southern Alps. It borders the Westland/Tai Poutini National Park.
Edgmont National Park

Edgmont National Park protects an area of about 33 500 hectares.
Fiordland National Park

The Fiordland National Park protects an impressive 1 252 000 hectares of amazing wilderness, including the world famous Milford Sound.
Kahurangi National Park

The Kalurangi National Park protects an area of 400 000 hectares. This impressive national park is home to half of New Zealand's native plant species, 100 bird species, New Zealand's two native mammal species (both bats) and 12 native species of fish.

The park has some 570km of walking tracks.
Mount Aspiring National Park
Nelson Lakes National Park

Nelson Lakes National Park protects some 102 000 hectares surrounding Lake Rotoita and Lake Rotoroa.
Paparoa National Park

Paparoa National Park protects an are of about 28 000 hectares and is located on the west coast of the South Island. The park is characterised by rugged coastline and a number of deep caves.
Rakiura National Park
Te Urewera National Park

Te Urewere National Park protects some 213 000 hectares on New Zealand's North Island.
Tongariro National Park

Tongariro National Park protects some 78 500 hectares in the centre of New Zealand's North Island and includes several active volcanoes.
Westland/Tai Poutini National Park
Whanganui National Park

Whanganui National Park protects some 74 000 hectares on New Zealand's North Island. It is located along New Zealand's second longest river, the Whanganui River.

GENERAL LINKS:

National Parks and Conservation Foundation

The National Parks and Conservation Foundation works with the New Zealand Department of Conservation to preserve the wild places of New Zealand.
Nature and Co
New Zealand's National Parks

This site provides some useful introductory comments on each of New Zealand's national parks.
New Zealand Travel Guide
Tourism New Zealand

Tramping in New Zealand

Useful site concerning bushwalking in New Zealand.