Kahurangi National Park

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Kahurangi National Park

Kahurangi National Park is a national park in the northwest of the South Island of New Zealand, ranging to near Golden Bay in north. It was gazetted in 1996 and covers 4,529 square kilometres (1,749 sq mi). It is the second largest of New Zealand's fourteen national parks. It was formed from what was called the North-west Nelson Forest Park.

Kahurangi Point, regarded as the boundary between the West Coast and Tasman Regions, is located in the park, as are the Heaphy Track and Mount Owen.

The park is administered by the Department of Conservation. Tramping, rafting and caving are popular activities in the park. After being prohibited for several years, mountainbiking was allowed on the Heaphy Track on a trial basis for the winters of 2011, 2012 and 2013.

The effect of the cyclists on trampers and the wildlife will determine whether the trial continues or not. Check out the details and definitely plan your next vacation to New Zealand to enjoy an exotic vacation.

Getting There

Kahurangi National Park is well serviced by public transport including buses/coaches and boat transport. The nearest Airport is Takaka Airport and the airport is serve by Golden Bay Air.