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Ka_Whata_Tu_O_Rakihouia_Conservation_Park Latitude and Longitude:

42°23′08″S 173°26′57″E / 42.385464°S 173.449069°E / -42.385464; 173.449069
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Ka Whata Tu O Rakihouia Conservation Park
Kowhai River in the Kaikoura Ranges
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Ka Whata Tu O Rakihouia Conservation Park
Location New Zealand
Coordinates 42°23′08″S 173°26′57″E / 42.385464°S 173.449069°E / -42.385464; 173.449069
Area88,065 hectares (217,610 acres)
Established2008
Governing body Department of Conservation

Ka Whata Tu O Rakihouia Conservation Park is a protected area covering part of the Seaward Kaikoura Range. It is located between Kaikōura and Clarence in the Kaikōura District and Canterbury Region of New Zealand's South Island. [1]

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

Geography

The park covers 88,065 hectares (217,610 acres). [2] [1]

History

The park was established in 2008. [2]

References

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