Best places: Parks in New Zealand

This tranquil, grassy park with a cafe & creamery is popular with runners, bikers & picnickers.

Lush city park with trails, formal gardens, a teahouse, several lakes, kids' play areas & more.

👍👍 Take a day trip out to the west coast’s Muriwai Beach and experience the huge gannet colony. There are a number of viewing platforms that allow you to get quite close to them. Try and go on a nice clear sunny day to make the most of it.

National park dominated by the dormant volcano, Mount Taranaki, with rainforest trails for walkers.

Lush, lakefront peninsula with a waterfront trail & alpine vistas, plus an ice rink & skate ramps.

👍 Very beautiful place to visit. Its refreshing to have a walk through the nature and to feel fresh air. Walk ways in midst of tall red woods are amazing. It opens every day from 9 am to 9.30 pm and the entry to the forest and walk ways are free. But you need to purchase ticket for tree walk. Grab an...

Landscaped gardens ranging from Tudor-style to Japanese & traditional Maori-influenced versions.

Established city park containing museums, memorials & the entire blast crater of Pukekawa volcano.

👍 Beautiful place.. Stunning views.. Can see gannet Colony.. Sunset..

Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum.

Clifftop walking trails plus swimming & kite flying in a beach park with BBQ & picnic sites.

Scenic reserve surrounding a famous waterfall 26 m. high on the Hatea River.

Bayside sanctuary with a boat ramp, 3 beaches & campgrounds, plus paddocks with farm animals.

Landmark volcanic peak providing panoramic views, 2 parks, memorial statues & a graveside obelisk.

Large park with rose gardens, BBQs, aviaries & a paddling pool, plus a cafe & miniature railway.

Camping & hiking are popular at this farm park with wildlife, pastured animals & lava flows.

Leafy coastal area featuring facilities such as trails, a campground, a boat ramp & beaches.

👍👍 The biggest public playground we have ever seen!!! 😍 The highlight for me was the colorful rainbow-themed equipment which added a fun and cheerful touch to the entire area. The playground was well-maintained and had a variety of equipment suitable for children of different ages. even it has a work...