The remarkables national park campaign, launched in june 2017, seeks to. They are administered under legislation designed for the purpose of preserving in perpetuity as national parks, for the benefit and enjoyment of the public, areas of new zealand that contain scenery of such distinctive quality or natural features so beautiful or. While focusing on tramping, there are normally walking and sightseeing opportunities included as we travel through an area. This is how the author of the book mountains of water the story of fiordland national park described this stunning national park. The new zealand national parks contain some of the most beautiful places on earth, and provide opportunities for adventure and enjoyment that will appeal to people of all ages. Around 30% of the entire countrys area is made up of national parks and other protected areas, that means these areas are protected by laws making it really hard to. All text is licensed under the creative commons attributionnoncommercial 3.
Beautiful places and created spaces let you enjoy nature, culture or the fruits of somebody elses obsession. The beautifully manicured gardens and memorial are a tribute to michael joseph savage, new zealands first labour prime minister. The remarkables national park campaign was launched in june 2017. Established in 1952, fiordland national park is now over 1. We will provide an overview of the character, striking features and wildlife of each park, and will outline the major walking and tramping tracks. Increased environmental concerns in new zealand have led to the establishment of national parks to protect its biodiversity. Kaka and other threatened native birds and wildlife are thriving due to tiakina nga manu the largest ever predator control programme in docs history, the minister of conservation. See new zealands highest mountain right up close and take the flight of your life over the glaciers in our national parks. New zealand national parks are protected areas with varied and dramatic landscapes and scenery, mostly in their natural and untouched state. There are national parks and they feature 12,000 kilometres of walking tracks and 1,000 huts for overnight stays.
Covering 72,164 hectares, it contains 19 peaks along the eastern side of the southern alps, including new zealands highest mountain, aorakimt cook 3,754 metres and nearby mt tasman 3,498 metres. This change has since been confusing, as there are many national parks in new zealand. New zealand national parks and wildlife, guided tours and. National parks 1966 encyclopaedia of new zealand te ara. Some people wanted to set up national parks to preserve beautiful scenery, and to save native plants and animals. National parks new zealand main national parks of nz.
In 1926 the new zealand railways renamed the railway station as national park. Key tips before you embark on a walk, let someone responsible know where you are going, and when you intend to return. The nt is the only australian state with two world heritagelisted national parks. Trails range from 15minute scenic walks to demanding multiday hikes, ice or mountain climbs you need to don a pair of hiking boots to explore. New zealand holiday parks and campgrounds are equipped to please a wide range of people for a minimal cost and most have attractive landscaped settings, often beside a beach or lake. You can choose to explore the park from land, on the water, or in the air, with tour operators aplenty offering cruises, water taxi services, kayaking options, helitours and sailing catamarans. Enjoy the majestic scenery of the south island, try or watch. Great value holiday parks offering a huge variety of accommodation options at 41 beautiful locations throughout new zealand.
New zealand national parks costs to visitpasses fodor. National park is a small town on the north island central plateau in new zealand. Aorakimt cook national park is new zealands great alpine national park. Visit new zealands national parks if youve ever seen amazing photos of new zealand beauty and wondered if it was real, chances are it was taken in one of our national parks. The town is a convenient setting off point for adventures in whanganui national park, including canoe trips on its mighty river and rides on the mountains to sea cycle trail. New zealands national parks are treasured with countrys most unique and diverse landscapes. More than onethird of new zealands land area is protected in reserves or regional and national parks. National park, new zealands first national park photo. Stroll across rolling grasslands or trek through dense native rainforest. Until the 1940s, new zealands national parks were managed as places for recreation and tourism. Plan, share, relive, imagine your time in new zealand nature better. Tane mahuta is the giant of waipoua forest, and the giant of new zealand a massive, inspiring link with history just a 5 minute walk along an elevated track from the highway that anyone can navigate with easy ev. Below the map there are brief descriptions of all the parks with links to further information about each national park in nz along with activities and attractions. New zealands 14 national parks cherish stunning landscapes and natural vistas from forests to wildlife and glaciers to beaches, everything inspires, excites and captivates visitors.
The institute of public works engineering australasia has released the parks management. They contain everything from volcanic plateaus, to snowcapped mountains, white sand beaches and native bush. Inventories, condition, and performance grading practice note 10. National park jobs in new zealand 200 vacancies jora.
New zealand is in a covid19 level 4 state of emergency. Expect to see more stories in the media, and more of the incredible secrets of this place revealed. This guide to national parks compiled by new zealands information network as a means of introducing you to our top natural attractions. National park access charges otago daily times online news. There are numerous regional parks to enjoy but the main national parks are the ones ill focus on plus an additional one which is actually the largest national park in new zealand. Contact your nearest doc visitor centre for the latest information and our best tips for your visit to new zealands conservation areas. General policy for national parks department of conservation. New zealands national parks are vast protected areas of our natural heritage, forest, wildlife and landscapes and are largely untouched by man. The north islands tongariro national park, for example, is a world heritage area of natural and cultural significance, while in the south island the four national parks in westland, aoraki mount cook, fiordland and mount aspiring form another world heritage site. Constitution of other national parks and addition of land to national parks. New zealands national parks cover more than 30,000 square kilometres, full to the brim with beautiful, natural scenery ready to explore. Everyone must stay at home and put recreation on hold. Tours featuring visits to new zealands national parks. National parks nzhistory, new zealand history online.
Spend time in new zealands national parks and youll begin to understand the soul of this place. One major practical quandary of charging will be distinguishing between tourists and locals. This site is produced by the research and publishing group of the new zealand ministry for culture and heritage. New zealand is also home to dense undergrowth of shrubs and ferns, lichens and herbs. Map showing stewart islandrakiura, new zealand and halfmoon bay oban. New zealands gardeners and conservationists are famous for their energy and perfectionism. Apr 25, 2017 new zealand has miles and miles of lush evergreen forests such as the giant kauri and podocarp. At that time in new zealand, the native forest was being cleared for farms. I use our local national parks very very frequently and would like to see charges to use them.
Plan, share, relive or imagine your time in new zealand nature better. Detailed virtual tours of new zealands national park day walks. Fiordland national park destination fiordland, te anau, nz. A short drive or scenic walk along the waterfront from downtown auckland, this park is the spot for gorgeous views across the harbour and out into the hauraki gulf. Explore national parks northern territory, australia. New zealands national parks are a spectacular collection of wilderness areas. Its name derives from its location just outside the boundary of tongariro national park, new zealands first national park, and its only national park from its creation in 1887 until 1900. Right from the vistas of volcanic landscapes to canoeing your way to spot rare. New zealand has 14 main national parks which cover more than 30,000 sq kilometres as well as many regional parks which you can access for recreational purposes. National parks in new zealand things to see and do in new. All nontext content is subject to specific conditions.
Your visit to aotearoa will be incomplete without visits to our famous new zealand national parks and encounters with the natural wonders they contain. Kiwi ranger is found at several places such as arthurs pass, mt aspiring, paparoa and nelson lakes national park, orokonui ecosanctuary in dunedin and denniston historic reserve, with more being created. There are all kinds of national parks in new zealand. New zealand has amazing national parks so picking which ones to explore is. Guided day trips in our national parks and coastal sanctuaries. Investigation of proposals to add to parks or establish new parks. New zealand national parks 6 of the best national parks in new zealand and the rest. Long stretches of deserted golden beaches, turquoise clear waters.
Though every park offers something different, but alike, they represent the best of new zealands natural beauty. The national parks of new zealand are protected areas administered by the department of conservation doc. Nsw national parks and wildlife service has closed all camping and campgrounds, visitor centres, highvisitation areas, and historic sites from. How many car parks there are looked like about 5 in sections up the mountain and you can drop off people at the top and go down to park the distance to walk we walked a few. Visit the otago peninsula, stewart island, the catlins, abel tasman, fiordland and other bird sanctuaries. Overcrowding a growing issue in new zealands national parks. Our national parks are treasured and preserve our natural heritage, forests, wildlife and landscapes, close to if not exactly, as it was before people arrived here. National parks are central to both tourism in new zealand itself and to its tourist image. Although the national parks contain some of new zealands most beautiful scenery, the first few established were all focused on mountain scenery. National parks engage communities through recreation, conservation, historic and cultural preservation. There are fourteen in the new zealand national parks list provided alphabetically. This status recognises the parks important maori cultural and spiritual associations as well as its outstanding volcanic features. New zealand parks, gardens and reserves highlights. New zealands national parks contain some of our most treasured wilderness areas.
Also known as national park village, it is the highest urban township in new zealand, at 825 metres. New zealand has miles and miles of lush evergreen forests such as the giant kauri and podocarp. The abel tasman national park is an easilyaccessible coastal paradise. Find businesses that are docapproved to provide activities and services in conservation areas. Aug 11, 2016 overcrowding a growing issue in new zealands national parks. Guided tours to see new zealand penguins, seals, albatross and native birds. Tongariro national park department of conservation. More specifically, new zealands 14 national parks cover almost 12% of the country. The proposed national park links four district councils, traverses or neighbours many iconic highcountry stations and is the treasured hinterland of many communities. Photographer accidentally runs afoul of conservation. This was to avoid confusion with other waimarino entities, and also the name had come into common usage from its location close to tongariro national park. Entry fees to our national parks and scenic wonders.
Ten national parks have been constituted in new zealand, covering 5,019,388 acres, onethirteenth of the countrys land area. The worlds first national park was yellowstone, set up in the united states in 1872. These vast wilderness areas are home to new zealands most breathtaking scenery from lush rainforests to rugged alpine passes, our national parks represent the very best of new zealands landscape. The abel tasman is quite simply paradise and new zealands only coastal national park. One is tongariro national park, the other comprises parts of westland, fiordland, mount cook and mount aspiring national parks. Some tourists do pay doc, through the services of national park concessionaires should they use them, and it should be pointed out tourists yield substantial gst. Tongariro is new zealands oldest national park and a dual world heritage area. Get reeled into fishing with the new junior ranger lets go fishing. Thankfully weve pulled together a list of our top 5 national parks in new zealand for you to check out and get planning. Would be nice to have annual use tickets for nz residents and frequent users, and a locals rate. Great savings on hotels in national park, new zealand online. New zealand parks and gardens, parks and reserves new zealand.
New zealand national parks a complete guide new zealand. Aucklands parks are the perfect way to discover the diversity and beauty of our landscapes. Take in the views from a rugged clifftop or settle in for a picnic on a goldensand beach. Explore national parks, national wildlife refuges, and fish hatcheries to have safe and enjoyable fishing trips. The comprehensive system of tracks, huts and campsites, means that walking in our parks is a wonderful way to experience the kiwi outdoor life. New zealand offers vast areas of natural heritage full of wildlife and the natural flora and fauna of new zealand for exploration.
National parks in new zealand things to see and do in. Arthurs pass national park christchurch new zealand. Visit new zealands national parks moatrek nz tours. Trails range from 15minute scenic walks to demanding multiday hikes, ice or mountain climbs you need to don a pair of hiking boots to explore some of the most pristine corners of new zealand. We have created a booklet that is filled with information on the national parks. Embassy, wellington tongariro, new zealands oldest national park, has been chosen as the site for a celebration to mark a century of u. The national parks of new zealand are protected areas administered by the department of.
Shu itos like no other booklet included photos he took as a hobby while walking in egmont national park. This activity is from the aorakimt cook kiwi ranger booklet but could be done anywhere. Come summer or winter, the two national parks on its doorstep are major drawcards. Fmc travel club we exist to provide members with the opportunity to join a small group of likeminded travellers to enjoy a tramping based holiday overseas, while also supporting fmc. New zealand national parks regional walking and tramping. What are the must visit national parks in new zealand and why. In the early 20th century, axis and red deer were released in tongariro national park and wapiti in fiordland to provide sport for hunters. Visit the nts 24 national parks, and 73 nature reserves, conservation areas, historical reserves and marine parks to see the important heritage and natural environments and native plants and animals they protect.