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	Kevin's Guide to Nelson, New Zealand - Visiting Nelson (Our National Parks)
		Totaranui and the Northern shoreline of the Abel Tasman National Park.
		Marahau and the Southern shoreline of the Abel Tasman National Park.
		Lake Rotoiti, one of the two main lake in the National Park, and the one on whose shores St. Anaud lies, is popular with water skiers and the boaties during the summer, while Mt. Robert, which forms a backdrop to the lake, has its own club ski field for the snow skiers in winter.
	www.ts.co.nz /~kevin/web_html/parks.html (1336 words)

	Kahurangi National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kahurangi National Park is a National Park in the northwest of the South Island of New Zealand.
		Department of Conservation information on Kahurangi National Park
		Kahurangi Point, regarded as the boundary between the West Coast and Tasman/Nelson regions, is located in the park, as are the Heaphy Track and Mount Owen.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kahurangi_National_Park (148 words)

	Kahurangi Estate, New Zealand - Award winning premium wines - Profile
		Kahurangi National Park is home to many rare species of native animals and plants as well as containing some of the countries biggest and most plentiful trout and is well catered for anglers with 500km's of tracks and 50 huts.
		Kahurangi National Park is New Zealand's newest and second largest national park some 452,000 hectares, situated in the nor' west corner of the South Island and best known for its Heaphy Track.
		Kahurangi National Park lies adjacent to the village of Upper Moutere which was originally settled by German immigrants who arrived on two ships.
	www.kahurangiwine.com /profile.html (705 words)

	natureandco.com - Nature and Outdoor Activities in Kahurangi National Park
		Kahurangi National Park is the second largest in New Zealand, and can be accessed from a number of roadends, both on the eastern side and on the west coast.
		Kahurangi National Park is especially rich in native alpine plants, and many species can be observed in spring and summer on a number of walks that lead into the alpine herbfields, around Mt Arthur in particular.
		There are several large rivers in Kahurangi National Park: in the north the Heaphy, Aorere and Cobb, in the centre the Karamea and its many tributaries, in the south the Little Wanganui, Matiri, Wangapeka, and Mokihinui.
	www.fulgeo.com /wsnlinks_nz/links/4009 (625 words)

	Kahurangi National Park
		Parkmaps are detailed maps for those visiting and using New Zealand's national parks and other conservation land.
		Kahurangi is in the northwest corner of the South Island.
		Parts of Kahurangi were occupied by Maori from the 14th Century and the coast was much travelled by those seeking pounamu (greenstone).
	www.doc.govt.nz /Explore/001~National-Parks/Kahurangi-National-Park/index.asp (719 words)

	natureandco.com - Kahurangi National Park, New Zealand
		The mountains of north-west Nelson, included in Kahurangi National Park, are one of the five centres of plant evolution and endemism on the mainland.
		Kahurangi National Park covers a large part of the north-western corner of the South Island, a mountainous area with limited lowlands.
		See also Activities: what to see and do in Kahurangi National Park
	natureandco.co.nz /land_and_wildlife/national_parks/kahu/idx-kahu.php3 (815 words)

	Jowett et al. - Fish communities and abundance
		Kahurangi National Park is a large area of unmodified native forest with few introduced trout in smaller rivers draining to the west.
		Large-stream fish communities in Kahurangi National Park were similar to the fastwater communities in medium-large rivers in other areas of New Zealand.
		However, in the smaller streams of Kahurangi National Park, galaxiid communities were encountered more frequently than in similar sized streams in other parts of New Zealand.
	www.rsnz.org /publish/nzjmfr/1998/26.php (348 words)

	Biological Management of Possums - Measuring the Spread of the Candidate Possum Biocontrol Vector Parastrongyloides Trichosuri
		Kahurangi National Park was selected for the controlled release of P.
		We have also released the wild-type form of the parasite into a group of free-ranging, parasite-naive possums in Kahurangi National Park.
		Recognising this, the New Zealand Government established a National Science Strategy Committee (NSSC) on Possum and Bovine Tuberculosis Control.
	www.maf.govt.nz /mafnet/publications/research/biological-management-of-possums/biological-management-of-possums-13.htm (2707 words)

	Abel Tasman National Park- Kahurangi - Heaphy Track- Farewell Spit
		For more information on Kahurangi National Park visit the Kahurangi National Park Information pages.
		Kahurangi is New Zealand's second largest national park.
		Kahurangi Park and Farewell Spit is one of six sites around New Zealand that has been recommended for World Heritage Status as being of “outstanding universal value to humanity”.
	accommodationgoldenbay.com /catalog/parks.php (731 words)

	MSN Encarta - Search Results - Kahurangi National Park
		Kahurangi National Park, national park in New Zealand.
		MSN Encarta - Search Results - Kahurangi National Park
		Freycinet National Park, national park situated approximately 39 km (24 mi) south of Bicheno on the east coast of Tasmania, Australia.
	uk.encarta.msn.com /Kahurangi_National_Park.html (79 words)

	Kahurangi National Park: 3D View of the Web
		It is close to mountains, Lakes Rotoiti and Rotoroa in the Nelson Lakes National Park, and is the gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park and the Kahurangi National Park.
		Kahurangi Guided Walks and Croxford's Homestay - Kahurangi Guided Walks and Croxford's Homestay Wilderness experience for all levels of fitness and experience in New Zealand's newest National Park.
		Kahurangi National Park Bus Services - Kahurangi National Park Bus Services Daily services in the Northwest corner of the South Island.
	www.resolve3d.com /Regional/Oceania/NewZealand/TasmanDistrict/TravelandTourism/Parks/KahurangiNationalPark (1268 words)

	New Zealand's Finest Fly Fishing Lodge - Lake Rotoroa Lodge... A Very Special Place
		Take in a half-hour walk, lunch in Kahurangi National Park and be flown home in comfort and in time for an afternoon massage.
		Back in the helicopter again, we continue down the coastline of the Kahurangi National Park, around past Kahurangi lighthouse and down beside the famous Heaphy Track to Karamea.
		Abel Tasman National Park is the setting for this day’s experience, utilising the EC120 B executive helicopter, a local charter boat service, and the beautiful Awaroa in the heart of the National Park.
	www.shackletonint.com /lrl/murchison.htm (2250 words)

	new zealand trout fishing motueka river abel tasman national park horse trekking hiking rafting wine and food
		Kahurangi National Park is New Zealand's newest and second largest national park, and it lies just "around the corner".
		Abel Tasman National Park, a 40 minute drive away is famous for its stunning coastal track.
		Alternatively we recommend sea kayaking to see seals and really appreciate the beauty of this national park.
	kbtrout.co.nz /activities.html (506 words)

	Scoop: Hobbits Not Welcome in Kahurangi National Park
		The Forest and Bird Protection Society is concerned that Frodo and his hairy hobbit friends with their attendant large film crews may severely damage sensitive landscapes in the Kahurangi National Park and Kepler Mire, an ancient string bog in Fiordland.
		National parks are required by statute to be preserved "as far as possible in their natural state".
		"National parks are meant to be preserved as far as possible in their natural state and commercial concessions are supposed to avoid annoying other park users."
	www.scoop.co.nz /stories/HL9911/S00103.htm (1909 words)

	Terrestrial Ecoregions -- Nelson Coast temperate forests (AA0404)
		In general, mining is prohibited or restricted in national parks; however, it is currently possible to apply for mining access to Kahurangi National Park, although the required management practices would make large scale operations very difficult.
		The regenerative forests of Abel Tasman National Park are probably the most prone to fires and because the soils are granite-based and infertile it is difficult for plants to reestablish.
		Abel Tasman National Park, which occupies the northeastern corner of the region, has beautiful golden beaches with granite-derived sand lying between some important unmodified estuaries.
	worldwildlife.org /wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/aa/aa0404_full.html (2064 words)

	Bush and Beyond: Kahurangi National Park
		Kahurangi National Park, at 452,000 ha, is the second largest park in New Zealand.
		Kahurangi National Park offers seclusion and rugged grandeur in imposing mountain ranges, rolling tussock lands, unspoiled forest valleys and coastline.
		The geology of the Kahurangi National Park, although complex, is reasonably well understood.
	www.naturetreks.co.nz /kahurangipark.htm (536 words)

	NZ Wedding Planner
		Kahurangi, in the northwest corner of the South Island, is one of NZ’s newest and largest national parks.
		Fly by helicopter, our NZ wedding planner can organise for you to get married amongst the ethereal natural scenery of Kahurangi national park, which includes the real-life locations of ‘Dimrell Dale ’ and ‘Eregion Hills ’ from the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.
		Kahurangi’s native forests sweep from mountains to the coast, and in places it is an untracked wilderness of wild rivers, high plateau’s, alpine herb fields and nikau palms against the wild sea.
	www.theweddingcompany.co.nz /nz-wedding-planner (236 words)

	Kahurangi National Park
		The complex landforms of Kahurangi National Park attract fossil hunters, cavers and anyone with a fascination for geology.
		In the Maori language, Kahurangi means 'treasured possession' - a clue to the attractions of this large, wild park.
		Mount Owen and Mount Arthur are the park's 'marble mountains'.
	www.newzealand.com /travel/home-page.cfm?64A3E1C3-2515-4E4F-9C5B-5172A2ADAB6D (619 words)

	Arthur's Pass WebScape
		The towns of Motueka (northeast), Murchison (south), Karamea (west), and Takaka (north) are the gateways to Kahurangi National Park.
		Kahurangi protects some of New Zealands most ancient geology and landforms, and spectacular areas of limestone and marble sculptured into caves, arches and stunning outcrops by the action of water.
		The park is also the main bastion of Powelliphanta, a group of Carnivorous native land snails that grow up to 10cm in diameter.
	www.softrock.co.nz /apis/inf197.htm (703 words)

	Mudbrick Lodge - Activities: The Stunning Sounds and National Parks
		The ethereal scenery of the Kahurangi National Park was used as a backdrop to the movie Lord of the Rings.
		Kahurangi is New Zealand's second largest national park.
		Nelson Lakes National Parks are famous for its blue lakes, beech forests, mountains and wild open river valleys.
	www.mudbricklodge.co.nz /activities_soundsAndNatParks.htm (798 words)

	Kahurangi National Park, South Island New Zealand. Heaphy Track, West Coast, Nelson, Takaka, Karamea, Hiking, Walking, Recreation
		Kahurangi National Park is located in the northwest corner of the South Island – encompassing the top of the West Coast and western side of the Nelson region.
		Rich in recreation, Kahurangi National Park is a mixture of dense forest, coastal hiking tracks and alpine peaks.
		Information on Kahurangi National Park, South Island New Zealand.
	www.fourcorners.co.nz /new-zealand/kahurangi (418 words)

	Abel Tasman National Park & Kahurangi National Park , Nelson and Golden Bay, New Zealand - New Zealand Nature Co.
		The Kahurangi National Park is nearby to Nelson New Zealand but is the second largest and is most famous for the famous Heaphy Track which runs from Karamea on the west coast right up to Golden Bay.
		Kahurangi means treasured possession and is New Zealand’s newest national park.
		Abel Tasman National Park and Kahurangi National Park, Nelson and Golden Bay, New Zealand - New Zealand Nature Co.
	www.nznature.co.nz /natparks2.htm (430 words)

	New Zealand Sightseeing Tours :: Kahurangi National Park - New Zealand’s second largest national park.
		Kahurangi National Park is richly endowed with a great variety of vegetation in its dense forests.
		New Zealand Sightseeing Tours :: Kahurangi National Park - New Zealand’s second largest national park.
		Kahurangi means ‘Treasured Possession’ in Maori, and this park lives up to it’s name.
	www.scenic-flights.co.nz /national-parks/kahurangi.html (386 words)

	HolidayInNewZealand.com - Free info and booking service - Kahurangi National Park.
		Kahurangi National Park is home to many plants and creatures, which live only in New Zealand...
		To walk from one side of the Kahurangi National Park to the other, via the famous Heaphy Track is one of the "Great Walks".
		Way, way back into the ancient forests of the Kahurangi National Park...
	www.holidayinnewzealand.com /wheretogo/kahurangi/index.htm (184 words)

	Abel Tasman National Park, Kahurangi National Park, Nelson Lakes National Park and Mount Richmond Forest Park
		Abel Tasman National Park, Kahurangi National Park, Nelson Lakes National Park and Mount Richmond Forest Park are all within an easy hours drive.
		Abel Tasman National Park, Kahurangi National Park, Nelson Lakes National Park and Mount Richmond Forest Park
		It is also a perfect place from which to venture into the regions National Parks.
	www.tuivale.co.nz /region.html (106 words)

	Marchall - KAHURANGI NATIONAL PARK
		"Kahurangi is one of the largest unfragmented, protected areas of virtually unmodified landscape in New Zealand and fully warrants national park status," Mr Marshall said.
		The Cabinet has now approved the gazettal of the new Kahurangi National Park, the Minister of Conservation, Denis Marshall, said today.
		Mr Marshall said the new park will include the area south of the Wangapeka River in the Buller region that was subject to litigation by Buller Electricity Ltd. The entire area of 79,981 hectares will be included in the national park.
	www.executive.govt.nz /93-96/minister/marshall/dmn040496.htm (356 words)

	Unique New Zealand wildlife - Nelson & Marlborough - Abel Tasman National Park
		Behind Golden Bay lies the Kahurangi National Park and from Collingwood a drive of 30 kilometres over a gravel road takes you to the start of the Heaphy Track, near the confluence of the Brown and Aorere rivers.
		To best experience what is left, take the road north-west to Abel Tasman National Park, or go further to the Kahurangi National Park or Farewell Spit.
		Nelson and Marlborough - Abel Tasman National Park
	www.ecotours.co.nz /Brian/wildlife/nelson/abeltasman.htm (774 words)

	Whio numbers rise in eastern Kahurangi National Park
		Whio/blue duck numbers in eastern Kahurangi National Park are being boosted this summer by the return of four young ducks from a Christchurch wildlife reserve and breeding that has produced six ducklings.
		The project is part of a national conservation effort to save the native duck from extinction in the wild.
		Four young whio are due to be returned to the park this weekend after spending the last six months at the Isaac Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch.
	www.biodiversity.govt.nz /news/media/current/28jan05.html (762 words)

	Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks in New Zealand
		Magnificent Kahurangi National Park is a vast, rugged bush and tussock wilderness dominated by winter snow-clad peaks intersected by the mighty (grade 5) Karamea River.
		Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks in New Zealand
		The Kahurangi experience includes rafting, kayaking, caving, climbing, hunting and freshwater angling.
	www.motueka.net.nz /parks.html (123 words)

	Tasman, New Zealand
		The northern corner includes the prominent narrow peninsula Farewell Spit and Kahurangi National Park.
		Tasman Bay, the largest indentation in the north coast of the South Island of New Zealand, was named after Abel Tasman, the first reported European discoverer of New Zealand.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/t/ta/tasman__new_zealand.html (189 words)

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