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High: 18 Low: 11 Beautiful places and created spaces let you enjoy nature, culture or the fruits of somebody else's obsession. New Zealand's gardeners and conservationists are famous for their energy and perfectionism. Pack a picnic lunch or a snorkel, depending on whether the reserve you're visiting is above ground or below the waves.
Parks, walks and hikes in every direction, there are 22 conservation parks within easy reach of downtown Auckland.
To visit the Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park is to walk through a living museum of ancient and recent history.
Christchurch Botanic Gardens - undoubtedly the finest collection of exotic and indigenous plants to be found anywhere in New Zealand.
Enjoy the great outdoors at the Waioeka Scenic Reserve. Swimming, fishing and walks are all options.
Enjoy a Health Herbs and Honey tour in the Manawatu/Rangitikei region.
Pukemarama is a classic example of the formal English Gardens.
Ruahine Range, one of a number of small mountain ranges forming the spine of the North Island.
Marlborough's gardens are talked about all over New Zealand and the world.
Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve is a quaint little spot of paradise with some of the most accessible examples of mature native forest in the Marlborough region.
A spectacular walking track takes visitors to New Zealand's largest kauri tree - Tane Mahuta (Lord of the Forest).
Queens Park Invercargill houses a variety of activities and attractions.
In the centre of New Plymouth is Pukekura Park - a botanical wonder that was first opened in 1876.
On the boundary of New Plymouth is Tupare, one of New Zealand's most beautiful and distinctive gardens.
The Hamilton Gardens have been developed around a concept based on the relationship between people and gardens, or 'The story of gardens'.
Pirongia Forest Park includes three extinct volcanos, is densely forested and has an interesting plant and bird life.
Wander spacious landscaped grounds of grand historical homesteads or enjoy unstructured prettiness in country cottage gardens.
Explore the Wairarapa's three Forest Parks (Rimutaka, Tararua and Aorangi) and Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre.
Enjoy the Ohorere and Bason Botanic Gardens, set on the banks of the mighty Whanganui River.
Visit the Wellington Botanic Gardens for great views over Wellington harbour and city.
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