Abel Tasman National Park
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| Abel Tasman National Park | |
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| IUCN Category II (National Park) | |
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| Location: | Tasman District, New Zealand |
| Nearest city: | Motueka, New Zealand |
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| Area: | 225 km² |
| Established: | 1942 |
| Governing body: | Department of Conservation |
Abel Tasman National Park is located at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. It consists of an area of forested hill country to the north of the valleys of the Takaka and Riwaka Rivers, and is bounded to the north by the waters of Golden Bay and Tasman Bay.
The park was founded in 1942, and covers 225 km². It is named after Abel Tasman, who in 1642 became the first European explorer to sight New Zealand.
The Abel Tasman Coast Track is a popular tramping track which follows the coastline. An inland route, the Abel Tasman Inland Track, is also available. Kayaking, camping and sightseeing are other activities carried out in the park. The Department of Conservation administers the park.
The nearest large town is Motueka, 20 kilometres to the south.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Department of Conservation information on Abel Tasman National Park
- Department of Conservation list of commercial operators in Abel Tasman National Park
- Skylark Productions photos of Abel Tasman National Park
- Photos and interactive map of Abel Tasman National Park at Visiting New Zealand
- Photos of Abel Tasman National Park
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