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
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.

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• Department of Conservation information on Westland Tai Poutini National Park

National Parks of New Zealand
North Island	South Island		Stewart Island
Egmont National Park Te Urewera National Park Tongariro National Park Whanganui National Park	Abel Tasman National Park Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Arthur's Pass National Park Fiordland National Park Kahurangi National Park	Mount Aspiring National Park Nelson Lakes National Park Paparoa National Park Westland National Park	Rakiura National Park