1. The Fiordland National Park is included in the South Westland UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the largest national parks in the world. It is home to stunning natural beauty with deep fiords surrounded by steep mountains covered with thick rain forests and raging waterfalls. It contains several walking trails that have been considered the best in the world. Sutherland Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in the world, and thousands of others make a spectacular sight. There is diving available in the park and Mitre Peak which is a mile high mountain that rises straight out of the sea.
2. From the largest national park to Abel Tasman National Park which is the smallest in New Zealand. It boasts the best beaches along with the sunniest weather with white and golden sand and crystal water. The Abel Tasman Walk is a three to five day walk through this gorgeous country. The park can also be view by kayaking which is the easiest way to see all the beaches.
3. Queenstown is another location for people seeking an active holiday. A lake side town that is surrounded by mountains, it is the home of two of New Zealand’s famous inventions, bungee jumping and jet boating. There is also white water rafting and paragliding. Queenstown is a world class ski destination for visitors who come from their hot summers to the cool mountains of Queenstown. The city has restaurants, cafes and shops to make the holiday experience complete.
4. Rotorua is the place to visit to see geothermal activity. Several reserves have geysers, hot springs, boiling pools, boiling mud, craters and volcanic terraces. It is possible to visit inside the rim of the volcano Mt. Tarawera. Situated in the Bay of Plenty region, Rotorua is the best place in New Zealand to learn about the Maori Culture.
5. Mt. Cook National Park has the two highest peaks in Australasia. It also has one of the world’s longest ski runs on the Tasman Glacier. Mostly rock and ice, the landscape is softened by the wild flower Lupin which grows in many colours. This is the ideal place for those interested in alpine adventure tours.