Scenic reserves are a type of New Zealand protected area.
They are the most common, and probably most widespread, form of protected area in the country.
Some are "islands of unspoilt nature in a sea of farmland".
[1] Ball’s Clearing Scenic Reserve in Hawke’s Bay, an area of native forest fenced off from the surrounding pasture land, is typical scenic reserve.
[2] The following scenic reserves are located in and around the North Island:[3] The following scenic reserves are located in and around the South Island:[3]