馃嚦馃嚳Best National Parks in New Zealand

Top-rated parks based on 44 park ratings across 10 categories. New Zealand's parks score highest in Safety (79/100).

44 Total Parks
44 Rated
Avg Score: 65/100
Egmont
#176/100

Egmont

National Park 路 Taranaki

Egmont National Park is dominated by the perfect volcanic cone of Mount Taranaki. The park features lush rainforests, waterfalls, and a diverse range

Top 15 Parks in New Zealand

1
Egmont
National Park 路 Taranaki
762
Fiordland
National Park 路 Southland
763
Tongariro
National Park 路 Manawatu-Wanganui
744
Arthur's Pass
National Park 路 Canterbury, West Coast
735
Kahurangi
National Park 路 Nelson, Tasman, West Coast
736
Te Urewera
Former National Park 路 Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay
737
Westland Tai Poutini
National Park 路 West Coast
738
Aoraki/Mount Cook
National Park 路 Canterbury
729
Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia
Conservation Park 路 Canterbury
7210
Nelson Lakes
National Park 路 Tasman
7211
Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tane
Conservation Park 路 Bay of Plenty
7212
Paparoa
National Park 路 West Coast
7113
Pureora
Forest Park 路 Waikato
7114
Abel Tasman
National Park 路 Tasman
7015
Catlins
Conservation Park 路 Otago
69

Category Winners

#1
TongariroManawatu-Wanganui
94#2
EgmontTaranaki
93#3
FiordlandSouthland
91#4
Abel TasmanTasman
87#5
Aoraki/Mount CookCanterbury
87

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best national park in New Zealand?

Based on our 10-category rating system, Egmont is the highest-rated park in New Zealand with a score of 76/100. It is followed by Fiordland (76/100) and Tongariro (74/100).

How many national parks does New Zealand have?

New Zealand has 44 protected areas in our database, of which 44 have been rated across 10 categories.

What are New Zealand's parks best known for?

Parks in New Zealand score highest in Safety with an average score of 79/100. The top park for safety is Catlins (88/100).

Browse all 44 parks in New Zealand Global park rankings