Ranking New Zealand’s National Parks by Elevation, Age & Size
What is the highest point in each of New Zealand’s 13 national parks? Which New Zealand national park is the largest by area? We have the answers to these questions below.
New Zealand National Parks by Max Elevation
The highest point in New Zealand is located within the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Mount Cook stands 12,218 feet (3,724 meters) above sea level.
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
Best Months: April, May, June & July
Hours: Summer peak season (October – April) 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; Winter off-peak season (May – September) 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Entrance Fee: Free
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New Zealand National Parks by Acreage
Fiordland National Park also wins as the largest National Park in the New Zealand, with over 3.1 million acres. Kahurangi National Park is the second-largest, with less than half of Fiordland’s size.
Fiordland National Park
Best Months: February, April, January & June
Hours: Open 24 hours a day.
Entrance Fee: Free
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New Zealand National Parks Ranked by Age
Tongariro National Park is the oldest in New Zealand, being created in 1887. Egmont was designated a National Park 13 years later in 1900.
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