Abel Tasman National Park

At 225 square kilometers, Abel Tasman National Park is New Zealand's smallest national park yet its most visited, drawing 29,000 guided track walkers annually to its 3-5 day coastal route. Golden beaches and fur seal colonies line 100 kilometers of crystal-clear coastline—a warmth and accessibility that surpasses Rotorua's geothermal terrain. Its track offers 20% more coastal wildlife sightings than the average New Zealand hiking trail.