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General information

One of the most amazing things about travelling around New Zealand is you are never to far away from water, be it beaches, lakes or rivers. It is also easy for families to experience the country's many regional and national parks which are scattered throughout both main islands and small coastal islands, like Stewart Island.

So if you are looking for parks or beaches in an area that your family is visiting then it's as simply as click on the information boxes at the bottom that page. We have listed beaches and parks around the region.

Experienced trampers and mountain bikers

As our site caters for families advanced mountain biking track or tramping for experience trampers in not included. We recommend visiting the Department of Conservation which covers these type of activities.