Mount Aspiring National Park is a wonderful mixture of remote wilderness, high mountains and beautiful river valleys. It is a walker's paradise and a must for mountaineers. Alert: There is a potential risk to trampers and anglers in the Young Valley. Location: Mt Aspiring National Park straddles the southern end of the Southern Alps. The closest towns are Wanaka, Makarora, Queenstown, Glenorchy and Te Anau.