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The National Parks most of the time tops the list whenever any tourist wants to visit any place, which he or she has not traversed before. National Parks in New Zealand are also such locations which can hold you with its irresistible beauty in wonderful locations. National Parks in New Zealand occupies greater space in the South Island than the North Island. These publicly owned lands are are protected by The Department of Conservation for their cultural along with historic significances. It is worth to mention that these parks possess amazing scenic beauty and they are also important for scientific purposes. It goes without saying that these are important recreational and sightseeing destinations of New Zealand. This department administers about 80,000 kilometer square of land, which amounts to 30% of the total area of New Zealand.
All total there are 14 National Parks in New Zealand, which covers about 25,000 kilometer square of land. There are also 3500 reserves, covering 15,000 kilometer square and 20 forest parks which cover an area of 18,000 kilometer square. 601 kilometer square of land has been reserved for scientific and ecological purposes, which are also treasure places of scenic beauty. Conservation Department is also responsible for management as well as the preservation of wildlife. The marine reserves and the marine areas, situated from Fiordland to Kermadec Islands are also looked after by this department. Natural heritage is preserved in these National Parks in New Zealand, which has variety of landscapes, right from wilflife to vegetation.
According to the National parks Act of 1980, these parks needs to be preserved in their natural state. This means that, the soil has to be maintained, the native plants along with the animals also should be preserved and to get rid off the new varieties, as much as practically possible. This act also stresses on the fact that these areas should also be made publicly accessible so that the visitors get to know about the natural beauties of the place and providing them the opportunity to appreciate these natural beauties.
New Zealand was full of mountains, forests and beaches, when the only audible sounds were the wind, waves and songs of the birds, before human beings started living in these island country, about 1000 years back. If you really want to realize the soul of New Zealand, then you will have to visit these National Parks in New Zealand.
Some of the popular National Parks in New Zealand are Egmont National Park, Tongariro National park, Kahurangi National Park, Nelson Lakes National Park, Abel Tasman National Park, Whanganui National Park, Paparoa National Park, Westland Tai Poutini National Park, Mount Aspiring National Park, Rakiura National Park, Fiordland National Park, Mpunt Cook National Park, Arthur's National Park and Te Urewera National Park.
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