Arthur’s Pass National Park: over the backbone

Arthur’s Pass National Park lies in the heart of the Southern Alps Ka Tiritiri o te Moana.


Highway 73, Arthur's Pass. © Mike Mackinven

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Fiordland National Park: the eighth wonder

Fiordland National Park is home to what many consider New Zealand’s most stunning natural attraction – the breathtaking Milford Sound.

Lake Gunn Nature Walk

Enjoy walking an easy loop track through red beech forest and alongside Lake Gunn, beginning from Milford Road.

Mount Aspiring National Park: aspiring to greatness

Mount Aspiring – known to Māori as Tititea, ‘steep peak of sparkling white’ – is one of New Zealand’s highest...

Egmont National Park: the shining mountain

Seen from above, the Egmont National Park on the western coast of the North Island forms almost a perfect circle,...

Rakiura National Park: glowing skies

Rakiura is New Zealand's most recently formed national park and exudes all the charm of a world on its own.

Whanganui National Park: the magic river

The legend of how the Whanganui River came to be is truly befitting of such a magical place.

Aoraki Mount Cook Village walks

There are several fantastic walks around the village that provide views of Aoraki Mount Cook and the surrounding native alpine...

Cape Foulwind Walkway

Explore this spectacular walkway which features a seal colony, a lighthouse and also provides panoramic views of mountains and coastline.

Fox Glacier Te Moeka o Tūawe Valley Walk

Get spectacular glacier views along the track and from the viewing area.


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