Kaimanawa Forest Park

Kaimanawa Forest Park
Kaimanawa Ranges
New Zealand relief map
New Zealand relief map
Kaimanawa Forest Park
LocationNew Zealand
Coordinates39°12′35″S 175°49′52″E / 39.2096451°S 175.8312464°E / -39.2096451; 175.8312464
Area75,957 hectares (187,690 acres)
Established1969
Governing bodyDepartment of Conservation

Kaimanawa Forest Park is a protected area south of Lake Taupō and east of Mount Tongariro in the Taupō Volcanic Zone. It is situated in the Rangitikei District and Manawatū-Whanganui Region of New Zealand's North Island.[1]

The park is managed by the New Zealand Department of Conservation.[1]

Geography

The park covers 75,957 hectares (187,690 acres).[2]

History

The park was established in 1969.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "DOC Profile". Department of Conservation. Department of Conservation.
  2. ^ a b Nathan, Simon. "National and conservation parks". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.

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