North Island and South Island together form New Zealand. North Island covers an area of 113,729 square kilometers. It happens to be the world's fourteenth largest island. This region is a home to beautiful scenic areas. Chiefly characterized by subtropical rainforests, New Zealand's North Island has magnificent kauri trees. The extensive flora and wild life population of the region is protected by numerous National Parks and protected areas. Following are the various North Island National Parks built with the motive to conserve the natural heritage of the island.
Tongariro National Park is a special gift to New Zealand. It was established in the year 1887. This makes it New Zealand's oldest national park. Apparently, Tongariro is the Fourth National Park of the world. Its area spreads over 79,598 Hectares. It has won the recognition of Dual World Heritage spot. This specific feature makes the park more intriguing and captivation.
Egmont National Park was built in 1900 and covers an area of 33,543 Hectares. Egmont Park is a home to Mt Taranaki which is New Zealand's most spectacular volcano. This perfectly formed volcano is about 120,000 Years Old. Besides Mt Taranaki, two ancient volcanoes Kaitake and Pouakai too lie in this region.
Puketi Forest, an ancient Kauri Forest, pompously houses about 370 recorded species of some of some rarest plants. The region is enshrined to safeguard its rich environmental diversity. The forest park covers an area of 15,000 Hectares. Puketi lies at the heart of New Zealand's Northland.
Pureora Forest Park was established in the year 1978. Mighty Hauhungaroa and Rangitoto Ranges between Lake Taupo and Te Kuiti combine to make Pureora Forest Park an attractive tourist spot. Characterized by tall trees, clear rivers and rare wildlife this recreational area has high conservation value. This interesting park paves way for exciting fun options like camping, picnicking, swimming and forest walking.
Rimutaka Forest Park is situated near Wellington. Forest area spreads over 220 Square Kilometers. It was established in October 1988. Rimutaka offers a variety of options of Walking Tracks, Swimming Holes, Camping Grounds, Bush Cabins to Rent, Barbecues, Hunting Areas, Recreation Areas. These factors make Rimutaka an exciting tourist spot.
Russel Forest's origin roots date back to 1845, when the Russell family began farming in this region. This particular forest area is apt for Hiking, Biking and Equestrian Trails.
Tararua Forest Park is New Zealand's first Forest Park built in the year 1954. It covers an area of 116,535 Hectares. Situated near Palmerston North and Wellington, it offers ample adventurous options like tramping, hunting and walking amid the beautiful natural landscape of the locale. The first of New Zealand's forest parks, this is a large and famous park near.
Te Urewera National Park was built in the year 1954. Covering over an area of 212,673 Hectares, this park lies between the Bay Of Plenty and Hawke's Bay. Te Urewera is a house to innumerable unique native forest birds.
Waipoua Kauri Forest is a prehistoric forest. It covers an area 90 Square Kilometers. Being the most famous kauri forest of the country, Tane Mahuta the Largest Kauri Tree, about 1200 years old, is found here. The spectacular forest region is a home to mighty trees and rare birds.
Whanganui National Park was established in the year 1986. It spreads over an area of 74,231 Hectares. It is situated in the central North Island. Whanganui, which happens to be New Zealand's longest navigable river National Park makes its way through numerous hills and valleys to the Tasman Sea. Trip down the magnificent Whanganui is one of the most popular adventurous sports offered by the national park. Tramping is another sport that attracts many visitors.
Whirinaki Forest Park is characterized by Tall Trees, Running Rivers, Diverse Habitats. This particular forest land has a glorious past which states that people of the region battled to save an important native podocarp forest. This makes Whirinaki New Zealand's most renowned conservation battlegrounds. Walk through the woods to see the magnificent flora and fauna of New Zealand and savor the incredible landscape.
Apart from this the Below mentioned are South Island National Parks & Forests In New Zealand :
