Abel Tasman National Park

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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.

See also

• National parks of New Zealand
• New Zealand tramping tracks
• New Zealand Great Walks

External links

• [Department of Conservation information on Abel Tasman National Park]
• [Information for planning a visit to Abel Tasman National Park]

Abel Tasman National Park

National Parks of New Zealand
North Island	South Island		Stewart Island
Egmont National Park Te Urewera National Park Tongariro National Park Whanganui National Park	Abel Tasman National Park Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Arthur's Pass National Park Fiordland National Park Kahurangi National Park	Mount Aspiring National Park Nelson Lakes National Park Paparoa National Park Westland National Park	Rakiura National Park

 

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