Mt. Aspiring National Park is the largest NP on New Zealand s South Island. From the summit of its crown jewel, 3,027-meter Mt. Aspiring, it's often possible to see all the way to the Tasman Sea.
Myriad companies vie to take visitors into the backcountry on trips of all lengths and levels.
Mountaineering is widely practiced here as well. The South Island has long been a proving ground for Himalayan expeditions. Mountain weather here, as anywhere, is less than predictable. Be sure to consult local knowledge when you plan your trip. Most flights from the U.S. originate on the west coast and arrive in Auckland.