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MOUNT ASPIRING NATIONAL PARK
Rugged terrain from glacial action includes active glaciers, hanging
valleys, cirque basins, U-shaped valleys. Mount Aspiring/Tititea has been compared
to Switzerland's Matterhorn because of its pyramidal shape.
The park comprises
both east and west sides of the Southern Alps. Because of the difference in rainfall
on the two slopes, there are two distinct types of forest; however silver beech
is dominant in both. Most of the alpine flora is unique to New Zealand, as are
many of the numerous birds.
Access from Wanaka is through the spectacular Matukituki
Valley; and the road from Haast Pass to the West Coast also runs through the park.
Climbers and hikers be warned: the weather can change rapidly for the worse, making
rivers and creeks impassable, and exposure is a risk on some tracks for inexperienced
or poorly equipped hikers. Professional mountain guides are available. Hiking,
climbing, boating, fishing, and shooting are also enjoyed in the park.
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