- Westland National Park
Infobox_protected_area
name = Westland Tai Poutini National Park
iucn_category = II
caption = Map ofNew Zealand
locator_x = 120
locator_y = 140
location =West Coast, New Zealand
nearest_city =
lat_degrees = 43
lat_minutes = 23
lat_seconds =
lat_direction = S
long_degrees = 170
long_minutes = 11
long_seconds =
long_direction = E
area = 1175 km²
established =1960
visitation_num =
visitation_year =
governing_body = Department of Conservation Westland Tai Poutini National Park is located inNew Zealand 'sSouth Island . Established in 1960, the centenary of the European settlement ofWestland , it covers 1,175 km², and extends from the highest peaks of theSouthern Alps to a wild and remote coastline.Included in the park are
glacier s, scenic lakes and dense temperaterainforest , plus remains of oldgold mining towns along the coast.Westland National Park offers hunting opportunities for
Red Deer ,Chamois andTahr . 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.External links
* [http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/PlaceProfile.aspx?id=38501 Department of Conservation information on Westland Tai Poutini National Park]
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