Rimutaka Forest Park

　　    Rimutaka Forest Park is a protected area in eastern Wellington, established in 1988, covering an area of 220 square kilometers, surrounded by towering mountains and crisscrossed by tranquil rivers.

　　    The park features steep hills, lush valleys, bubbling streams, blooming flowers, serene lakes, and a variety of flora and fauna. There are numerous man-made trails of all kinds leading to different scenic spots. The park also includes five dedicated hunting areas where visitors can enjoy hunting activities. Within the park, visitors may spot New Zealand’s national bird—the kiwi—and can get up close to these birds, even touching and hugging them.

　　    Today, Rimutaka Forest Park serves as an ecological research base and has made significant contributions to scientific study. Among its areas, the Grand Canyon within the park holds the greatest long-term research value.

　　    Rimutaka Forest Park     Reason to visit: The most research-worthy park in New Zealand     Continent: Oceania     Country/Region: New Zealand     Province/State: Wellington Region     City: Wellington