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Kaimanawa Forest Park
Kaimanawa Ranges
New Zealand relief mapNew Zealand relief mapKaimanawa 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.

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

Geography

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

History

The park was established in 1969.

References

  1. ^ "DOC Profile". Department of Conservation. Department of Conservation.
  2. ^ Nathan, Simon. "National and conservation parks". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
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Rangitikei District, New Zealand
Seat: Marton
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- consists of former Taihape Ward and partially northern part of former Hunterville Ward since 2019;
- consisted of former Marton Ward, most of southern part of Hunterville Ward and partially northern part of Turakina Ward since 2019;
- consisted of Bulls Ward and most of southern part of Turakina Ward since 2019


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