Kaimanawa Forest Park | |
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Kaimanawa Forest Park | |
Location | New Zealand |
Coordinates | 39°12′35″S 175°49′52″E / 39.2096451°S 175.8312464°E / -39.2096451; 175.8312464 |
Area | 75,957 hectares (187,690 acres) |
Established | 1969 |
Governing body | Department 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
- ^ "DOC Profile". Department of Conservation. Department of Conservation.
- ^ Nathan, Simon. "National and conservation parks". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
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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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