Westland National Park

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Westland Tai Poutini National Park
IUCN Category II (National Park)
Map of New Zealand
Location	West Coast, New Zealand
Coordinates	43°23′″S 170°11′″E / <span class="geo-dec geo" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for Expression error: Unexpected / operator Expression error: Unexpected / operator">Expression error: Unexpected / operator, Expression error: Unexpected / operator
Area	1175 km²
Established	1960
Governing body	Department of Conservation

Westland Tai Poutini National Park is located in New Zealand's South Island. Established in 1960, the centenary of the European settlement of Westland, it covers 1,175 km², and extends from the highest peaks of the Southern Alps to a wild and remote coastline.

Included in the park are glaciers, scenic lakes and dense temperate rainforest, plus remains of old gold mining towns along the coast.

Westland National Park offers hunting opportunities for Red Deer, Chamois and Tahr. Helicopter access allows hunters access to the rugged mountain areas. The famous Copland Track runs upstream from the Karangarua River bridge. Along with mountain scenery there are hot springs found at Welcome Flat Hut.

[edit] External links

• Department of Conservation information on Westland Tai Poutini National Park

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