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 (81/100).
44 Total Parks
44 Rated
Avg Score: 65/100
Top 15 Parks in New Zealand
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Egmont
National Park 路 Taranaki
Fiordland
National Park 路 Southland
Kahurangi
National Park 路 Nelson, Tasman, West Coast
Westland Tai Poutini
National Park 路 West Coast
Aoraki/Mount Cook
National Park 路 Canterbury
Te Urewera
Former National Park 路 Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay
Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia
Conservation Park 路 Canterbury
Tongariro
National Park 路 Manawatu-Wanganui
Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tane
Conservation Park 路 Bay of Plenty
Arthur's Pass
National Park 路 Canterbury, West Coast
Nelson Lakes
National Park 路 Tasman
Pureora
Forest Park 路 Waikato
Paparoa
National Park 路 West Coast
Catlins
Conservation Park 路 Otago
Northland
Conservation Park 路 Northland
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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 77/100. It is followed by Fiordland (75/100) and Kahurangi (75/100).
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 81/100. The top park for safety is Abel Tasman (88/100).