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	Te Urewera National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		By 1957 proposals were well underway to add the rest of the Crown land in Te Urewera north of Ruatahuna to the park.
		Te Urewera is the traditional home of the Tuhoe people.
		Te Kooti, the Māori leader, found refuge there from his pursuers among Tuhoe, with whom he formed an alliance.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Te_Urewera_National_Park (276 words)

	Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The area was formally gazetted as a national park in October 1953 and consists of reserves that were established as early as 1887 to protect the area's significant vegetation and landscape.
		Uplift in the region of the national park is at the rate of 50 centimetres per century.
		Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park is situated in the South Island of New Zealand near the town of Twizel.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Aoraki/Mount_Cook_National_Park (294 words)

	MSN Encarta - Urewera National Park
		Urewera National Park, national park in New Zealand, on the northeastern part of North Island.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761583065/Urewera_National_Park.html (79 words)

	welcome to Gisborne & Eastland, New Zealand First to see the light
		Te Urewera National Park is the third largest in New Zealand extending over some 225,000ha and is the largest untouched native forest area remaining in the North Island.
		Lake Waikaremoana, a scenic gem on the south eastern boundary of the majestic Te Urewera National Park, is 67km from Wairoa and 16Okm from Rotorua on State Highway 38.
		Te Urewera National Park offers a wide range of recreational activities, both active and passive and suitable for all ages.
	www.gisbornenz.com /about/Lake_Waikaremoana.html (1233 words)

	NATIONAL PARKS
		The parks are administered by the Marine National Park Division (MNPD) and the National Park Division (NDP).
		National parks are usually located in places which have been largely undeveloped, and often feature areas with exceptional native animals, plants and ecosystems (particularly endangered examples of such), or unusual geological features.
		Each of the national parks is maintained by a separate institution, overseen and funded by the government ministry of nature conservation and spatial development.
	www.websters-online-dictionary.org /definition/NATIONAL+PARKS (1611 words)

	New Zealand Forest Maritime National Parks Fishing Walking Tracks
		There are now 14 national parks throughout the country, supplemented by 19 forest parks with a lesser protected status, three maritime parks, and nearly 4000 regional parks and reserves of various sizes.
		NZ's fourteenth national park, about 85% of Stewart Island.
		It was the fourth national park to be set aside anywhere in the world.
	www.aaguide.com /tourist/forest.shtml (1561 words)

	Te Urewera National Park - Bay of Plenty, Hawkes Bay - Lake Waikaremoana
		Te Urewera National Park lies between the Bay of Plenty and Hawkes Bay as a vast unbroken mantle of forested ridges and valleys.
		The choice of Te Urewera walks is outstanding, with at least 20 other significant routes included in the 600 km of tramping tracks.
		Another major tramp in the park is the Whakatane River Round Trip, a 3 to 5 day journey from Ruatahuna to the Whakatane Valley via the Waikare River.
	www.dehek.com /national-parks/te-urewera.html (378 words)

	Whakatane - Te Urewera National Park - Tourist Attractions
		Whirinaki Forest Park forms a boundary between the exotic Kaingaroa pine plantations to the west and Te Urewera National Park to the east.
		The Maori name for this area is Kuhawaea which refers to its use as a resting place where people caught their breath when travelling to and from the rugged Te Urewera Ranges.
		The weather in the park can be very unpredictable and visitors should be prepared for cold, wet spells even at the height of summer.
	www.findus.co.nz /murupara/index-2.html (688 words)

	Ngahere Adventures
		The most striking feature of the Te Urewera National Park is its forests, the huge unbroken tracts of native bush which stretch away as far as the eye can see.
		Te Urewera National Park is the third largest in New Zealand extending over some 225,000ha.
		Ride through the mystic and tranquil beauty of Te Urewera National Park, the homeland of Tuhoe - children of the mist.
	www.ngahereadventures.co.nz (245 words)

	Te Urewera National Park, Otamatuna, New Zealand birding
		A strategic Plan was produced with the aim of restoring approximately 50,000 hectares of the northern section of the Te Urewera National Park.
		The "mainland island" concept was launched nationally in 1995 and, after submissions from the staff of the East Coast Conservancy, the Northern Urewera Ecosystem Restoration Project was created.
		Otamatuna is the first of these core breeding areas to be developed in the northern Ureweras and where the headquarters of the project is to be found, a small group of huts perched precariously on a ridge.
	www.nzbirds.com /TeUrewera.html (955 words)

	Backcountry New Zealand Hikes National Parks Great Walks
		Te Urewera National Park is a remote, rugged, immense, Te Urewera contains the largest forested wilderness remaining in the North Island.
		Fiordland National Park is a vast, remote wilderness that is is a land apart, spectacular, overwhelming and virtually uninhabited.
		The first National Park was established in 1887 and very large areas of largely unmodified country continue to be added to the system.
	www.backcountrynz.com /new-zealand-national-parks.htm (1279 words)

	Lodge accommodation, nature lovers retreat, native bush and the mystical Urewera National Park - Hukitawa Country Retreat Close to Rotorua and Taupo
		Both Te Urewera National Park and Whirinaki Forest Park are administered and cared for by the Department of Conservation which has Offices and Visitor facilities at Murupara, Waikaremoana, Whakatane and Rotorua.
		Comprising 212,673ha Te Urewera National Park is the largest native forest in the North Island.
		Situated on a farm, Hukitawa enjoys a pleasant view over rolling hills to the dramatic backdrop of the Te Urewera National Park.
	www.nzti.com /hukitawa/whirinaki.htm (1492 words)

	Mount Aspiring National Park -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
		Mount Aspiring National Park is located in the (The larger but less populous of two main islands of New Zealand; separated from North Island by Cook Strait) South Island of (An independent country within the British Commonwealth; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1907; known for sheep and spectacular scenery) New Zealand.
		It was established in 1964 as New Zealands 10th national park.
		The park forms part of the (Click link for more info and facts about Te Wahipounamu) Te Wahipounamu (Click link for more info and facts about World Heritage) World Heritage site.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/M/Mo/Mount_Aspiring_National_Park.htm (237 words)

	Dacrydium cupressinum description
		Some huge specimens exist today in some remnants of the once extensive West Taupo forests and in a few North Island reserves such as the margins of the Urewera forests near Minginui and at Opepe Bush near Taupo (Salmon 1996).
		Pureora Forest Park seems to be a happy hunting ground, with many visibly huge trees, one of which has been measured at 53.7 m tall (Robert Van Pelt e-mail 27-Jan-2003).
		Elsewhere, it will form a fine specimen tree when growing in the open space of a forest clearing, sheltered field or lawn" (Salmon 1996).
	www.conifers.org /po/da_m/cupressinum.htm (1456 words)

	Backpackers Ultimate Guide to New Zealand
		This remote national park is comprised of a large scathe of rugged wilderness and is home to two beautiful lakes -- Lake Waikaremoana and the smaller Lake Waikareiti.
		It is the country's fourth largest national park and the largest in the North Island.
		Te Araroa is the closest town with road access to East Cape and Hick's Bay is just a few minutes up the road.
	www.bugpacific.com /destinations/nz-gisborne.html (784 words)

	Parks around the world from the North East Digital Village
		New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service: NPWS is the government body responsible for developing and maintaining the parks and reserve system and conserving natural and cultural heritage, in the state of New South Wales, Australia.
		Parks Victoria: network of parks, including national, state and metropolitan parks, marine national parks, many significant cultural assets and Melbourne's bays and waterways.
		Western Australia's National Parks: a vast State covering 250 million hectares of some of the most ancient landscapes you'll find anywhere in the world: rugged gorges, tropical reefs, towering forests, woodlands, white beaches and 12,500 kilometres of coastline.
	nedv.net /parks/world (431 words)

	Walks around the Whakatane Area
		Te Pona a Pita Track can be accessed from near Tauwhare, about 4km north of Te Urewera Education Lodge.
		The wide range of choices in terms of natural and historic interest, walk length and difficulty produce a walkway of national significance.
		The park therefore contains elements of volcanic and non-volcanic landforms and soils and the plant and animal life reflects these differences.
	www.whakatane.com /walks.html (1081 words)

	Tramping in New Zealand - The Internet Guide
		Tramps in Te Urewera: (note spelling...means burnt penis by the way) Te Urewera National Park is the largest stand of native forest in the North Island of New Zealand (over 200,000 hectares of park, plus a lot of adjacent Tuhoe land and pine plantations).
		Rua Kenana Rua Kenana was a Tuhoe prophet early this century, recognised by a hui of Tuhoe/Ringatu elders at Tawhana as the prophesised successor of Te Kooti.
		The mountains are steeped in a history that includes the last of the NZ wars (against the prophet and founder of the Ringatu faith Te Kooti Rikirangi), the travels of the Tuhoe before the arrival of the pakeha, and the myths and legends of the people and the mountains.
	www.enzed.com /faq/tramp.html (5387 words)

	Horse trekking - AdventureGuide.tv television series explores and celebrates outdoor adventure guide recreation in New Zealand - Rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, tahr hunting, caving, gorging, mountaineering, horse trekking, surfing
		Te Urewera Adventures are special because they overcame isolation and economic adversity, with a belief in their culture and the forest, to establish one of New Zealand’s original eco tourism operations.
		Te Urewera has always been Tuhoe country and this adventure reflects the charm and values of their culture.
		As we ride into the charmed forest of Te Urewera we enjoy the sure footed horses of Ruatahuna and the antics of two mischievous young foals along to learn the trekking game.
	www.adventureguide.tv /pages/episode6.html (247 words)

	Native Trees of New Zealand - New Zealand Travel Information Network
		There are 14 National Parks around New Zealand designed to protect the natural beauty of the native trees and birds and allow visitors to enjoy the huge range of opportunities that they offer.
		This National Park hosts the well known Abel Tasman Coastal Track and is renown for its beaches and rock sculptures.
		This parks holds a variety of stunning landscape from the mountains to the coast between Westport and Greymouth, including the well known Pankcake Rocks on Dolomite Point.
	www.nzti.co.nz /national-parks.htm (972 words)

	Waikaremoana Accommodation, Waikaremoana Accommodation, Waikaremoana Accommodation
		Because of the limited accommodation in and around Lake Waikaremoana and Te Urewera National Park (especially at the height of summer, December - January) it is very important to make your bookings as early as possible.
		At Lake Whakamarino Lodge in Tuai, you are right on the edge of Te Urewera National Park, the largest national park in the North Island of New Zealand.
		There are more than 650 types of native plant present in the park, some very rare.
	www.lakelodge.co.nz /scenery.html (276 words)

	Walking tour in pristine New Zealand explore Maori culture and discover an outdoor paradise.
		Te Urewera National Park's rugged and remote environment has for centuries sheltered Maori tribes, who still have strong links with the land.
		VOLCANIC WANDERER - NORTH ISLAND NATURAL BEAUTY: Guided Walking- The lush native rainforests of Te Urewera National Park and the fury of the active volcanic plateau are explored through a variety of walks, carefully selected to inspire, challenge and reward the enthused walker.
		We'll pass through dense native forest and small Maori settlements into the heart of the park to discover the glistening jewel of Lake Waikaremoana.
	www.pure-adventures.com /tours/nzhikevolcano.htm (1181 words)

	Te Urewera National Park - Gisborne - Reviews of Te Urewera National Park - TripAdvisor
		Te Urewera National Park - Gisborne - Reviews of Te Urewera National Park - TripAdvisor
		Te Urewera National Park not what you're looking for?
		Have you been to Te Urewera National Park?
	tripadvisor.com /Attraction_Review-g255107-d258562-Reviews-Te_Urewera_National_Park... (477 words)

	National Parks Snap Shot
		The national park is approximatley 85% of Stewart Island
		A very popular national park, especially during summer because of the world famous coastal track.
		Tongariro National Park is also a World Heritage Area
	www.kcc.org.nz /places/nationalparks/snapshot.asp (430 words)

	New Zealand hotel Accommodation + Hawkes Bay + Art Deco Napier
		The most northerly town is Wairoa which is the gateway to Te Urewera National Park renowned for its large area of lush forests, lakes and rivers, trout fishing, deer and other wildlife.There are lots of treks within the National Park - particularly the famous Waikaremoana track which takes 3-4 days.
		Down on the flat, where most of the reconstruction took place, the architecture of the day was Art Deco with its soft pastel colours and zig zag and geometric motifs.
		The Napier area was heavily populated by the Maori and fortified with occupied forts or Pa’s until the whalers arrived and set up trading posts.
	www.innz.co.nz /themes/hawkes-bay.html (1079 words)

	Scoop: Dogs maul kiwi in national park kiwi refuge
		The Department of Conservation is to mount a major crackdown on uncontrolled dogs in Te Urewera National Park after dogs have killed two thirds of the monitored kiwi in a key refuge in the park, Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today.
		Dogs are allowed into the national park for a certain part of each year and only if their owners have a permit but they are banned completely from the kiwi zone.
		Up to nine of the 16 kiwi monitored in the Northern Te Urewera Ecological Restoration Project have been killed by dogs, and the status of four others is unknown.
	www.scoop.co.nz /stories/PA0310/S00081.htm (1048 words)

	Te Whaiti - lessons in history, Whirinaki, New Zealand
		It is the gateway to Whirinaki Forest Park and to Te Urewera National Park.
		Te Whaiti Nui-a-Toi All intellectual property is protected under the provisions of TheTtreaty of Waitangi and Article 29 of the UN Draft Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
		Ongoing development will be done by students at Te Whaiti Nui-a-Toi School who recently were awarded third place in the NZ school web challenge.
	www.whirinaki.org.nz /tewhaiti (394 words)

	Guided day trip: Te Urewera National Park New Zealand
		Te Urewera National Park is the largest on the north Island of New Zealand.
		We take you on a tour from Mt. Maunganui (Port of Tauranga) along the coast of the Bay of Plenty and then into the National Park to the Whirinaki Forest, the north western part of the park.
		There we have a two hour guided walk with comments about fauna and flora and a picknick lunch before we are heading back towards Rotorua for a quick tour of the city and back to Mt. Maunganui (Port of Tauranga) not later than 4.00 pm.
	www.wave.co.nz /~joeprinz/daye3.html (191 words)

	NZOOM - ONE News - National
		Te Urewera National Park has 43,000 hectares for kiwi to roam, but it is a safe haven that is being invaded by uncontrolled pig hunting dogs.
		Three quarters of the kiwi population in Te Urawera National Park have now been killed and rogue hunting dogs are being blamed.
		This kind of thing can be prevented," says Department of Conservation worker Rhys Burns.
	onenews.nzoom.com /onenews_detail/0,1227,226117-1-7,00.html (241 words)

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