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Pristine Landscapes

New Zealand has known human habitation for less than a thousand years. Before then, it was a land of forests, mountains and beaches. The loudest sounds were birdsong, wind and waves.

Fourteen spectacular national parks preserve New Zealand's natural heritage. Enshrining a huge variety of landscapes, vegetation and wildlife, our parks allow you to discover the heart and soul of a country that will never be totally tamed.

Seasonal Tips

DURING YOUR VISIT

Spring is the most changeable season of the year in New Zealand, but showers are often brief and leave the landscape sparkling. Enjoy rainbow displays, unfurling fern fronds and the chortling, chuckling sounds of the Tui (parson bird). The forest's more melodious birds are also singing their hearts out to celebrate the breeding season. It's an excellent time to hike a 'Great Walk', because there's less pressure on accommodation in the hikers huts, lodges and camp sites.

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