For some mysterious adventures, for an ultimate wild experience, Victoria Forest Park is the place where you got to be. Victoria Park lies between Reefton towards the West Coast and Lewis Pass in the Southern Alps.
Covering an area of 206,000 Hectares or 2,107 Square Kms. Victoria Forest Park mainly consists of intact landscapes with clear rivers and lake and mighty mountain and perfect Beech Forest.
Though seldom visited, Victoria Forest Park has the honor of being recognized as New Zealand's biggest forest park. Lush Beech Forests, Mining Relics which bear historic relevance pack up gracefully to form the Victoria Forest Park.
New Zealand's Depart of Conservation or DOC safeguards Flora & Fauna and the amazing landscape of the region.
Lake Stream is the Key Highlight Of Victoria Forest Park secluded sub-alpine ambience. Another feature that attracts visitors is the awesome Tramping Experience in Lake Cristabel. The magnificent view of the Victoria Range and Mt Haast happen to be other prized possession of the park.
Tracks in the area are suitably formed for long and short walks. This reserve is apt for people belonging to any fitness level. The zone is properly sign posted for the convenience of the visitors.
Once can reach the park via SH6 & SH69 From The north. When coming from Canterbury & Greymouth SH7 route is taken.
Weather conditions in this area are highly unpredictable especially towards the top. Rain can prove to be treacherous making the even small streams impassable.
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Wild Life: Red Deer
Nearest Town: Reefton
Established: 1981
Language: English and Maori
Highest Point: Mt Victoria (1640m)
| Address: | 67-69 Broadway |
| Reefton | |
| Tel: +64 3 732 8391 |
