Named for one of New Zealand's highest peaks, Mt Aspiring National Park is a dreams cape of towering mountains, gorges, glaciers and alpine lakes. It's a famous destination for hiking, with a variety of short walks and long hikes - some of New Zealand's most famous tracks (including the Route burn) pass through the park.
Many of the tracks leads to some of New Zealand's loveliest spots, including Lake Sylvan and the Blue Pools. The views in the park are truly spectacular, particularly if you walk between the valleys. Easily accessible from both Wanaka and Glenorchy, visiting Mt Aspiring National Park is a must when you're in the South Island.