National Parks Award

The National Parks award promotes operation from any of New Zealand’s thirteen National Parks.

1. The award is for contacts made with stations operating within the boundaries of a New Zealand National Park.
   The National Parks are, Tongariro, Whanganui, Egmont, Kahurangi, Nelson Lakes, Abel Tasman, Arthurs Pass, Paparoa, Aoraki Mount Cook, Mount Aspiring, Westland Tai Poutini, Fiordland, and Rakiura.
2. Contact with 2 National Parks is required. Both contacts can be with the same station provided the parks are different.
3. For stations operating within National Parks, the requirement for the award is to work a minimum of 5 New Zealand stations from 2 different National Parks. 10 contacts in total.
4. Contacts can be on any band, using any mode, and repeater contacts are accepted.
5. Endorsements are available for activation or contacts with more than two National Parks.
6. Eligible contacts must have been made after January 1st, 1988.