Mount Aspiring National Park

Mount Aspiring National Park

Mount Aspiring National Park, also known as Aspiring National Park, is located at the boundary between the West Coast and Otago regions of New Zealand’s South Island. Established in 1964, it covers an area of 3,555 square kilometers and is renowned for hiking and mountaineering.

Mount Aspiring National Park features awe-inspiring landscapes, including spectacular wilderness, silver glaciers, towering mountains, rugged rocks, deep canyons, and abundant wildlife. The park's 3,027-meter-high Mount Aspiring is a favorite among climbers and photographers, attracting countless visitors who travel from far and wide to witness its grandeur. The park has some of New Zealand’s most beautiful walking tracks, which reveal its magic and splendor. Visitors can take jet boat rides on the park’s larger rivers, or combine a jet boat adventure with a canyon walk for a full-on exploration experience.

Mount Aspiring National Park offers vast open spaces for hikers, mountaineers, and hunters. Adventure seekers can also try tandem skydiving, leaping into the beautiful skies for a panoramic view of New Zealand’s stunning landscapes.

Mount Aspiring National Park

Must-visit reason: New Zealand’s most spectacular national park

Continent where the attraction is located: Oceania

Country/region where the attraction is located: New Zealand

Province/region where the attraction is located: West Coast and Otago Regions