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New Zealand Parks

Explore 44 parks across New Zealand. Browse detailed ratings, visitor information, and recommendations.

44Total Parks
65/100Avg Rating
44Rated Parks
Conservation ParkMost Common (17)

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many national parks are in New Zealand?−
New Zealand has 44 protected areas in our database, including 17 Conservation Parks, 13 National Parks, 13 Forest Parks, and more.
What is the highest-rated park in New Zealand?−
Egmont is the highest-rated park in New Zealand with a score of 77/100, located in Taranaki.
Which parks in New Zealand have the best scenery?−
The top-rated parks for beauty and scenery are Aoraki/Mount Cook (95/100), Westland Tai Poutini (92/100), Fiordland (91/100).
Which parks are best for wildlife viewing in New Zealand?−
For wildlife viewing, the top-rated parks are Catlins (78/100), Kahurangi (78/100), Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia (78/100).
What are the most accessible parks in New Zealand?−
The most accessible parks are Abel Tasman (88/100 accessibility rating), Arthur's Pass (82/100 accessibility rating), Egmont (82/100 accessibility rating).

Top 10 Parks in New Zealand

#1Egmont

Egmont

77/100Taranaki
#2Fiordland

Fiordland

75/100Southland
#3Kahurangi

Kahurangi

75/100Nelson, Tasman, West Coast
#4Westland Tai Poutini

Westland Tai Poutini

74/100West Coast
#5Aoraki/Mount Cook

Aoraki/Mount Cook

73/100Canterbury
#6Te Urewera

Te Urewera

73/100Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay
#7

Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia

72/100Canterbury
#8Tongariro

Tongariro

72/100Manawatu-Wanganui
#9

Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tane

72/100Bay of Plenty
#10Arthur's Pass

Arthur's Pass

71/100Canterbury, West Coast

Top Parks by Category

Top 10 Parks for Uniqueness in New Zealand

#1Aoraki/Mount Cook

Aoraki/Mount Cook

90/100Canterbury
#2Kahurangi

Kahurangi

88/100Nelson, Tasman, West Coast
#3Tongariro

Tongariro

88/100Manawatu-Wanganui
#4Westland Tai Poutini

Westland Tai Poutini

88/100West Coast
#5Fiordland

Fiordland

85/100Southland
#6Te Urewera

Te Urewera

85/100Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay
#7

Northland

82/100Northland
#8

Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tane

82/100Bay of Plenty
#9Egmont

Egmont

78/100Taranaki
#10

Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia

78/100Canterbury

All Parks (44)

9 of 44 parks
Egmont
77/100

Egmont

Taranaki
1 reviews
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Fiordland
75/100

Fiordland

Southland
2 reviews
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Kahurangi
75/100

Kahurangi

Nelson, Tasman, West Coast
1 reviews
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Westland Tai Poutini
74/100

Westland Tai Poutini

West Coast
1 reviews
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Aoraki/Mount Cook
73/100

Aoraki/Mount Cook

Canterbury
1 reviews
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Te Urewera
73/100

Te Urewera

Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay
1 reviews
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72/100

Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia

Canterbury
1 reviews
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Tongariro
72/100

Tongariro

Manawatu-Wanganui
1 reviews
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72/100

Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tane

Bay of Plenty
1 reviews
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