Nelson Lakes National Park
Information about Nelson Lakes National Park
| Nelson Lakes National Park | |
|---|---|
| IUCN Category II (National Park) | |
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| Location | Tasman District, New Zealand |
| Nearest city | Saint Arnaud, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | |
| Area | 1018 km² |
| Established | 1956 |
| Governing body | Department of Conservation |
Nelson Lakes National Park is located in the South Island of New Zealand.
It was formed in 1956 and covers some 1,020 km². It is centered at two large lakes, Rotoiti and Rotoroa. The park is a popular area for camping, tramping and fishing.
The park is administered by the Department of Conservation who operate a Visitors Centre in Saint Arnaud that provides up to date and reliable information on all aspects of the National Park.
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Lake Rotoiti, looking southward.
See also
External links
- Department of Conservation information on Nelson Lakes National Park
- Skylark Productions' photographic tour of Nelson Lakes National Park
IUCN
International Organization
Founded October 1948, Fontainebleau, France
Headquarters Rue Mauverney 28, 1196 Gland, Switzerland
Key people Mr Valli Moosa
Ms Julia Marton-Lefèvre
Industry Natural resource conservation
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International Organization
Founded October 1948, Fontainebleau, France
Headquarters Rue Mauverney 28, 1196 Gland, Switzerland
Key people Mr Valli Moosa
Ms Julia Marton-Lefèvre
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"
"God Save the Queen" 1
Capital Wellington
Largest city Auckland
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Capital Wellington
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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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Saint Arnaud (previously Rotoiti) is a small alpine village located in the north of New Zealand's South Island, west of the mountains of the Saint Arnaud Range and 80 kilometres southwest of Nelson near the historic Tophouse Settlement.
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19th century - 20th century - 21st century
1920s 1930s 1940s - 1950s - 1960s 1970s 1980s
1953 1954 1955 - 1956 - 1957 1958 1959
Year 1956 (MCMLVI
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1953 1954 1955 - 1956 - 1957 1958 1959
Year 1956 (MCMLVI
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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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South Island<nowiki />
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Satellite view of South Island
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Area
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Anthem
"God Defend New Zealand"
"God Save the Queen" 1
Capital Wellington
Largest city Auckland
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"God Defend New Zealand"
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Capital Wellington
Largest city Auckland
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19th century - 20th century - 21st century
1920s 1930s 1940s - 1950s - 1960s 1970s 1980s
1953 1954 1955 - 1956 - 1957 1958 1959
Year 1956 (MCMLVI
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1920s 1930s 1940s - 1950s - 1960s 1970s 1980s
1953 1954 1955 - 1956 - 1957 1958 1959
Year 1956 (MCMLVI
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Location Nelson Lakes National Park, South Island
Primary sources Travers River
Primary outflows Buller River
Basin countries New Zealand
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Primary sources Travers River
Primary outflows Buller River
Basin countries New Zealand
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Location Nelson Lakes National Park, South Island
Coordinates
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Coordinates
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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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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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Fishing is the activity of hunting for fish by hooking, trapping, or gathering. By extension, the term fishing is applied to pursuing other aquatic animals such as various types of shellfish, squid, octopus, turtles, frogs, and some edible marine invertebrates.
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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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Saint Arnaud (previously Rotoiti) is a small alpine village located in the north of New Zealand's South Island, west of the mountains of the Saint Arnaud Range and 80 kilometres southwest of Nelson near the historic Tophouse Settlement.
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National Park, New Zealand is a Railway station and village near Tongariro National Park.
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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,..... Click the link for more information.
Anthem
"God Defend New Zealand"
"God Save the Queen" 1
Capital Wellington
Largest city Auckland
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"God Defend New Zealand"
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Capital Wellington
Largest city Auckland
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North Island<nowiki />
Geography
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Area 113,729 km²<nowiki />
Highest point
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Geography
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Location New Zealand <nowiki /> <nowiki /> <nowiki /> <nowiki />
Area 113,729 km²<nowiki />
Highest point
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Location Taranaki, New Zealand
Nearest city New Plymouth, New Zealand
Coordinates
Area 335 km²
Established 1900
Governing body Department of Conservation
Egmont National Park
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Nearest city New Plymouth, New Zealand
Coordinates
Area 335 km²
Established 1900
Governing body Department of Conservation
Egmont National Park
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Location Hawke's Bay
Nearest city Gisborne, New Zealand
Coordinates
Area 2127 km²
Established 1954
Governing body Department of Conservation
Te Urewera National Park
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Nearest city Gisborne, New Zealand
Coordinates
Area 2127 km²
Established 1954
Governing body Department of Conservation
Te Urewera National Park
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Location Ruapehu District, New Zealand
Nearest city National Park, New Zealand
Coordinates
Area 795.98 km²
Established October 1894
Total visitation 1,000,000 (in a recent year)
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Nearest city National Park, New Zealand
Coordinates
Area 795.98 km²
Established October 1894
Total visitation 1,000,000 (in a recent year)
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Location Wanganui, New Zealand
Nearest city Wanganui, New Zealand
Coordinates
Area 742 km²
Established 1986
Governing body Department of Conservation
The Whanganui National Park
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Nearest city Wanganui, New Zealand
Coordinates
Area 742 km²
Established 1986
Governing body Department of Conservation
The Whanganui National Park
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South Island<nowiki />
Satellite view of South Island
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Area
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Satellite view of South Island
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Location Tasman District, New Zealand
Nearest city Motueka
Coordinates
Area 225 km²
Established 1942
Governing body Department of Conservation
The Abel Tasman National Park
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Nearest city Motueka
Coordinates
Area 225 km²
Established 1942
Governing body Department of Conservation
The Abel Tasman National Park
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Location South Island, New Zealand
Nearest city Mount Cook Village
Coordinates
Area 707 km²
Established 1953
Governing body Department of Conservation
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
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Nearest city Mount Cook Village
Coordinates
Area 707 km²
Established 1953
Governing body Department of Conservation
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
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Location Canterbury, New Zealand
Nearest city Christchurch, New Zealand
Coordinates
Area 1143 km²
Established 1929
Governing body Department of Conservation
Arthur's Pass National Park
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Nearest city Christchurch, New Zealand
Coordinates
Area 1143 km²
Established 1929
Governing body Department of Conservation
Arthur's Pass National Park
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Location Southland, New Zealand
Nearest city Te Anau, New Zealand
Coordinates
Area 12,500 km²
Established 1952
Governing body Department of Conservation
Fiordland National Park
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Nearest city Te Anau, New Zealand
Coordinates
Area 12,500 km²
Established 1952
Governing body Department of Conservation
Fiordland National Park
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