It may be the smallest national park in the whole of New Zealand but don’t let the size fool you in to thinking any less about it. Abel Tasman National Park rakes in all the brownie points because of the mix of adventure and relaxation. It is a coastal paradise that beckons you to indulge in the stress free beach life. Lounge by the velvety sands, try your hand at snorkelling, kayaking, cruise on a boat or lie under the blanket of stars. Thick forests covering the hillside and a meandering river running along make it a perfect set up for counting this national park as a romantic getaway too. This drop dead gorgeous park will captivate you at your very first glance of its picturesque surroundings.