Formed in early 1996, its 452,000 hectares include most remaining natural lands in the north-western South Island. Motueka, Takaka, Karamea, and Murchison are the park's gateway towns. Roads from these towns lead to the carparks and their networks of tracks, ranging from short strolls to multi-day wilderness trips. Special conditions apply to use of the huts and campsites along this track. This is a 3-5 day tramping track which crosses the park from east to west.
Good fitness is needed.
Is a glacial landscape accessed from Golden Bay. There are several short walks, huts and tracks. Flora Carpark provides access to short and long walks on this fascinating mountain, and the ancient, rolling landscape of the tablelands behind it. Short and long walks here provide an insight to the beautiful west of the park. Several tracks explore this remote area.