Abel Tasman National Park

Information about Abel Tasman National Park

Abel Tasman National Park
IUCN Category II (National Park)
Map of New Zealand
LocationTasman District, New Zealand
Nearest cityMotueka
Coordinates
Area225 km²
Established1942
Governing bodyDepartment of Conservation


The Abel Tasman National Park is a national park located at the north end of the South Island of New Zealand. The park was founded in 1942 and with a coverage of only 225 km², is the smallest of New Zealand's national parks. The park consists of forested, hilly 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. It is named after Abel Tasman, who in 1642 became the first European explorer to sight New Zealand.

Abel Tasman National Park does not extend beyond Mean High Water Mark on the adjacent coast. Between Mean High Water and Mean Low Water Springs, the beaches are gazetted as a Scenic Reserve, covering 774 hectares in total (about 70 km long).

Department of Conservation administers the National Park. The Scenic Reserve is administered by the Tasman District Council (TDC) Chief Executive and Department of Conservation’s Nelson/ Marlborough Conservator. Activities in adjoining coastal waters are TDC’s responsibility. These areas operate under separate regulations.

The Abel Tasman Coast Track is a popular tramping track which follows the coastline; while an inland route, the Abel Tasman Inland Track, is less frequented. Kayaking, camping and sightseeing are other activities carried out in the park.

The nearest large town is Motueka, 20 kilometres to the south.










Totaranui

One of many beaches along the Abel Tasman Coast Track


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National Parks of New Zealand
North IslandEgmont Te Urewera Tongariro Whanganui
South IslandAbel Tasman Aoraki/Mount Cook Arthur's Pass Fiordland Kahurangi Mount Aspiring Nelson Lakes Paparoa Westland
Stewart IslandRakiura
IUCN

International Organization
Founded October 1948, Fontainebleau, France
Headquarters Rue Mauverney 28, 1196 Gland, Switzerland

Key people Mr Valli Moosa
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Industry Natural resource conservation
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Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada]] A national park is a reserve of land, usually, but not always (see National Parks of England and Wales), declared and owned by a national government, protected from most human development and pollution.
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Anthem
"God Defend New Zealand"
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Capital Wellington

Largest city Auckland
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Tasman District is a region of New Zealand. It borders with the West Coast Region, Marlborough Region and the Nelson Region. It is both a region and a unitary authority, and the regional council sits at Richmond.
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Motueka is a town in the South Island of New Zealand. It is located close to the mouth of the Motueka River, on the western shore of Tasman Bay. It is, after Nelson and Richmond, the third largest centre in the region, with a permanent population of around 6000.
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The Department of Conservation (In Māori, Te Papa Atawhai), commonly known by its acronym, "DOC", is the state sector organisation of New Zealand which deals with the conservation of New Zealand’s natural and historic heritage.
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Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada]] A national park is a reserve of land, usually, but not always (see National Parks of England and Wales), declared and owned by a national government, protected from most human development and pollution.
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Capital Wellington

Largest city Auckland
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The Takaka River lies in the northwest of New Zealand's South Island. It runs north for 70 kilometres, entering Golden Bay near the town of Takaka.

It was reported on 17th January 2007 that the Takaka river is one of a growing number of South Island rivers to have a
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The Riwaka River is located in the northwest of New Zealand's South Island. It flows for 20 kilometres, entering Tasman Bay close to the town of Riwaka, 10 kilometres north of Motueka.
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Golden Bay is the name of a bay and a district at the northern end of New Zealand's South Island.

Golden Bay (bay)

Golden Bay lies at the edge of the junction between the Tasman Sea and Cook Strait.
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Tasman Bay is a large V-shaped bay at the north end of New Zealand's South Island. Located in the centre of the island's northern coast, it stretches along 120 kilometres (75 miles) of coastline and is 70 kilometres (43 miles) across at its widest point.
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Abel Janszoon Tasman (1603 - October 10 1659), was a Dutch seafarer, explorer, and merchant.

He is best known for his voyages of 1642 and 1644 in the service of the VOC (United East India Company).
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Europe is one of the seven traditional continents of the Earth. Physically and geologically, Europe is the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, west of Asia. Europe is bounded to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by the Mediterranean Sea,
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Department of Conservation may refer to:
  • Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Hong Kong
  • Department of Environment and Conservation (Western Australia)
  • Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, United States

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Tasman District Council is the Territorial Local Authority for the Tasman District of New Zealand.

External link

  • Tasman District council Web page

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Abel Tasman Coast Track is a 51km (32 mile) long New Zealand walking track within the Abel Tasman National Park. It extends from Marahau in the south to Wainui in the north, with many optional side tracks.
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Backpacking (also tramping or trekking or bushwalking in some countries) combines hiking and camping in a single trip. A backpacker hikes into the backcountry to spend one or more nights there, and carries supplies and equipment to satisfy sleeping and eating
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The Abel Tasman Inland Track is a 38 km tramping track that runs through the centre of the Abel Tasman National Park and is maintained by the Department of Conservation. It diverts from the main Abel Tasman Coast Track between Tinline Bay and Torrent Bay.
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Kayaking is the use of a kayak for moving across water. Kayaking is differentiated from canoeing by the fact that a kayak has a closed cockpit and a canoe has an open cockpit. They also use a two bladed paddle. Another major difference is in the way the paddler sits in the boat.
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Camping is an outdoor recreational activity, in which the participants, known as campers, get away from civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or more nights at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, a primitive structure, or no shelter at all.
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Tourism is travel for predominantly recreational or leisure purposes or the provision of services to support this leisure travel. The World Tourism Organization defines tourists
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Motueka is a town in the South Island of New Zealand. It is located close to the mouth of the Motueka River, on the western shore of Tasman Bay. It is, after Nelson and Richmond, the third largest centre in the region, with a permanent population of around 6000.
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National Park, New Zealand is a Railway station and village near Tongariro National Park.
The Department of Conservation administers the majority of the publicly owned land in New Zealand that is protected for scenic, scientific, historic and cultural reasons,
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In New Zealand, long distance walking or hiking for at least one overnight stay is known as tramping. There are a number of walkways in New Zealand, however most of these are relatively short and can be walked in a day or less. Many are also an easy walk, with well formed footpaths.
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New Zealand Great Walks are a set of popular tramping tracks. They are New Zealand's premier tracks, through areas of some of the best scenery in the country.

The tracks are maintained to a high standard, making it easier for visitors to explore some of the most scenic parts
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