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Westland Tai Poutini National Park
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Westland Tai Poutini National Park
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One of the four parks in Te Wahipounamu listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stunning mountain and glacier landscapes (Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier) and opportunities for hiking or outdoor sports. Also, on its outskirts, a few former gold-rush mining towns.
Overview of Westland Tai Poutini Park
One of the four parks in Te Wahipounamu listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stunning mountain and glacier landscapes (Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier) and opportunities for hiking or outdoor sports. Also, on its outskirts, a few former gold-rush mining towns.
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- Type of place: national park.
- Tourist interest: (recommended).
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- Area: 1,175 km².
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- Website: www.doc.govt.nz