Arthur's Pass National Park is situated between Canterbury and the West Coast in the South Island of New Zealand. Location: Arthur's Pass National Park is situated between Canterbury and the West Coast in the South Island of New Zealand.
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is a rugged land of ice and rock, with 19 peaks over 3,000 metres including New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook. Location: This park is located in the central part of the South Island, deep in the heart of the Southern Alps. Aoraki/Mount Cook village lies within the park with Twizel the nearest town outside.