- Whanganui National Park
Infobox_protected_area
name = Whanganui National Park
iucn_category = II
caption = Map ofNew Zealand
locator_x = 174
locator_y = 75
location =Wanganui, New Zealand
nearest_city =Wanganui, New Zealand
lat_degrees = 39
lat_minutes = 35
lat_seconds =
lat_direction = S
long_degrees = 175
long_minutes = 5
long_seconds =
long_direction = E
area = 742 km²
established =1986
visitation_num =
visitation_year =
governing_body = Department of ConservationThe Whanganui National Park is a
national park located in theNorth Island ofNew Zealand . Established in 1986, it covers an area of 742 km² bordering theWhanganui River . It incorporates areas of Crown land, former state forest and a number of former reserves. The river itself is not technically part of the park.Fact|date=August 2008See also
*
Bridge to Nowhere (New Zealand)
*Whanganui River External links
* [http://doc.govt.nz/templates/PlaceProfile.aspx?id=38475 Department of Conservation information on Whanganui National Park]
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