Mount Aspiring National Park

Mount Aspiring National Park lies at the southern end of the Southern Alps. Its vivacious landscapes make it a hiker's haven. Established in 1964 it is a wonderful blend of Wilds, Sky-Scraping Peaks and Stunning River Basins. The place is a weakness for mountaineers.

Park extends from Haast River towards the north to The Humbolt Mountains. Mount Aspiring National Park is a part of Te Wahipounamu which is The World Heritage Area. The reserve is governed and managed by New Zealand's Department of Conservation.

Mount Aspiring Park - Key Highlights

• Breathtaking range of landscapes comprising Glaciers, Snowfields, Mountains & Valleys
• Stunning flora and fauna
• Melodious songs of humming bird and hush of the waterfalls
• Sub alpine gardens of Tussock, Lichens and Dainty Flowering Herbs
• Beautifully Hued Rock Forms

Mount Aspiring - Tramping tracks

Gillespie Pass Circuit Matukituki Valley

Routeburn Track Rees-Dart Circuit

Several bus services can be availed to get to the splendid Mount Aspiring National Park. Buses regularly run from the main centers.

Mount Aspiring National Park Weather

Usually summers are expected to be hot whereas the advent of winder brings the season of stormy winds, snowfall and extremely chilly temperatures.

Wild Life: Red Deer, Chamois, Trout, Morepork (Native Owl), Native Bat, Tui, Bellbird, Rifleman, South Island Robin and Yellow-Crowned Parakeet

Recreational Activities At Mount Aspiring National Park

Jet Boating Heli-skiing

Alpine Climbing Bird Watching

Tramping and Walking Mountaineering

Mount Aspiring National Park - Quick Reference

Visiting Hours:

• During the peak season (from November to April) - 8 am to 5 pm
• During the off-peak (from May to October)
          - From Monday to Friday : 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
          - Saturday : 9.30 am to 4 pm

Temperature: 10 c to 24 c
Rainfall: 3500 cm
Area: 3,555 Square Km
Language: English and Maori
Best Time to Visit Mount Aspiring National Park: From December to 31 March
Nearby towns: Queenstown, Wanaka and Te Anau
Nearest Airport: Wanaka

Address:	Ardmore Street
	Wanaka 9305
	Tel: +64 3 443 7660