Best Regional Parks in New Zealand

"Home to our stunning mountain, this national park holds some of our most treasured gems, such as Dawson Falls, the Pouakai and Kaitake Ranges, and the Kamahi Loop Track which is home to Goblins Forest! Not to mention that you can freely climb Mount Taranaki right to the summit, although it is highly recommended to have a guide or someone who is confident in the climb to go with you; it tests even the fittest of people, taking around six hours to make it to the top!"

"If you’re a traveler who loves to pack homemade picnics, and spend the day relaxing in a cool river, make sure you spend a good few hours at Everett Park, just East of Inglewood. They have fully functioning toilets on site and a huge grass area where you can bathe in the Taranaki sun after you’ve had your swim or your food! If you’ve got a pooch, awesome, bring them along too!"

"This one is for the green thumbs, hobby horticulturists, and nature lovers out there, Hollard Gardens will not disappoint! With rich biodiversity, a natural wood playground for the kids, and a barbeque area, it seriously can’t be missed! There’s two trails to explore, Bernie’s track and Rose’s track, each with their own hidden paths and structure to find! It was actually Bernie and Rose Hollard who founded Hollard Gardens, so come and check out their life’s work!"