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| | Mapua District - New Zealand |
 | | Populated by some 36,414 people, the Tasman District is renowned for its tourism, agriculture, horticulture, forestry and fishing industries; not to mention its spectacular scenery, natural environment, mountains, rivers, bush, beaches and its range of recreational pursuits that make it nothing short of paradise! |
 | | The alterative lifestylers drive a number of unusual products to be found in the many local flea markets while the more established have their own premises that form an entertaining "craft trail" with items such as handcrafted knives and glasswork, dried flowers, handcarved wooden creations, pottery of all kinds and artwork modern, ethnic and traditional. |
 | | The Tasman District has great caves, mountains, oceans with excellent beaches and fishing, rivers and bush tracks for tramping, including the world renowned Abel Tasman, Heaphy and Wangapeka tracks. |
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