New “Toolboxes” give access to expert advice on Abel Tasman National Park
Have you ever wondered where to find glowworms in the Abel Tasman? Which are the best walks for people with babies or toddlers? Or needed
07/09/2018
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Pāteke / brown teal are doing well, so far
DOC senior biodiversity ranger Jim Livingstone has a way with words when it comes to our latest Abel Tasman residents. As of today, all were
06/06/2018
72 new pāteke welcomed to Hadfield Clearing
We were delighted to welcome 72 new pāteke at Hadfield Clearing on Thursday 3 May. They were released on the banks of the lower Awapoto River,
04/05/2018
Red represents hope – good news for a rare species
Like a bloodhound, sniffing out an elusive prey DOC biodiversity ranger Steve Deverell has been out hunting. And the results of his efforts is good
19/04/2018
Education in Action – enthusiastic start
It has been a busy start to the year for our education team who report that students are really enthused about heading into the Park.
19/04/2018
Reducing fire risk and dune planting in the Abel Tasman
The objectives of Project Janszoon’s planting projects on the foreshore in Abel Tasman National Park are to reduce the fire risk to the national park
03/04/2018
New conservation education scholarship
Project Janszoon is delighted to launch a new conservation education scholarship which will support future environmental leaders from the Nelson / Tasman region. The scholarship
06/02/2018
It’s all in a name – Pikikiruna Range
Pikikiruna has given its name to the main range along the western side of the Park, and to the major faultline that has split the NW Nelson mountains
24/01/2018
Locals helping grow endangered pepper cress
Gardeners in the Nelson Tasman region are pitching in to help save a plant on the brink of extinction in the wild. Coastal peppercress Lepidium banksii was
20/12/2017
Young Leaders Hui – report from May Takahashi
The Young Leaders Hui that Ihaka, Tamu, Maddie and I were given the amazing chance to go to was absolutely amazing. Getting to meet our
20/12/2017
Thanks to Devon McLean
After five years as Project Janszoon director, Devon McLean has now handed over the role to Bruce Vander Lee, while continuing as a trustee with
20/12/2017
Rare snails radio tracked at night
Ten rare carnivourous Powelliphanta hochstetteri snails have been radio-tracked in the Abel Tasman National Park. Snail tracker Dr Brian Lloyd is the only person to
19/12/2017
Visiting the Park? Download our Abel Tasman phone app
The Abel Tasman Phone App is a free smartphone app with up-to-date information on weather, tides, points of interest, history, plants, wildlife and walking times in Abel Tasman National Park. It has a map with geolocation – so you always know where you are!
Education Tool Box
Our Education Toolbox contains lots of useful information for schools visiting the Abel Tasman.
Park Tool Box
Heading into the park? Checkout the activities, apps and info in our Park Tool Box to help you make the most of your trip.