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Mount Aspiring National Park New Zealand derives its name from one of the tallest mountains in New Zealand. With its alpine flora and fauna, river valleys and glacial gouges, alpine tarns, glaciers and loft Southern Alps peaks including Mount Aspiring, the national park is a paradise for mountaineers, heli-skiers, glacier walkers, and valley journey enthusiasts.
Tourist Attractions in Mount Aspiring National Park New Zealand
The river valleys make for journeys that take you through the heart of Mount Aspiring National Park, its glaciers, snowfields, river chains, mountain peaks, forests and wildlife sanctuaries. While most of the valleys are only open for expeditions during the summer months when the passes open up to tourists, the Matukituki valley is open to valley journeys in all seasons.
The rock formations also add to the region's attractions. Whether it is the variedly colored slopes of Red Hills or the dark grey layers of metamorphic Alpine rocks.
Flora and Fauna in Mount Aspiring National Park New Zealand
The western Mount Aspiring National Park is covered in beech forest while the river valleys are draped in grasslands. The sub-alpine tussock, lichens and herb fields form the vegetation in the highlands. At the park, you can also spot rare avian species in their natural habitat including the alpine parrot Kea.
Activities in Mount Aspiring National Park New Zealand
Valley journeys, short and long mountain walks, jet boating in the rivers, mountaineering, and heli-skiing are some of the activities that bring adventure seekers and holidaymakers to Mount Aspiring National Park, with Tours to New Zealand packages.
Accommodation in Mount Aspiring National Park New Zealand
You can stay at the designated camping sites or in the hiker's huts provided by Department of Conservation, New Zealand, on the walks. You can also stay at the accommodations available at bordering villages of Makarora, Haast, and Glenorchy, with Tours to New Zealand packages.
Tours to New Zealand offers tour bookings and travel packages for tours to Mount Aspiring National Park New Zealand.
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