Over 50 kakariki now released into the Abel Tasman
The recent wet weather did not dampen the excitement as 16 kakariki (yellow-crowned parakeet) were today released into the Abel Tasman National Park. A total
18/04/2017
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Yellow crowned kakariki flown to freedom in Abel Tasman National Park
Twelve yellow crowned kakariki have tasted freedom for the first time after being bred in captivity. The birds, which were bred at the Tui Nature
14/04/2017
Dawn ceremonies a real blessing for iwi
BARNABY SHARP – April 13 2017 www.stuff.co.nz While some days will forever live in infamy for Maori, for the whanau and hapu of Te Atiawa and
13/04/2017
1,000 less “killing machines” in Abel Tasman
One thousand less “killing machines” are roaming the Abel Tasman National Park with the 1,000th stoat caught in the Park’s stoat trapping network. The 1,000th stoat was
11/04/2017
Trappers notch up 1000 stoat kills in Abel Tasman National Park
By Jonathan Carson Stuff.co.nz A crack team of trappers have executed their 1000th “killing machine” in Abel Tasman National Park, paving the way for the re-introduction of
07/04/2017
Wasp Wipeout underway in Abel Tasman National Park
JONATHAN CARSON – February 16 2017 www.stuff.co.nz The first major wasp control operation of the season, partly funded by Wasp Wipeout supporters, is underway in Abel Tasman
16/02/2017
Passion for science and environment recognised
By Sarah Meij, Nelson Mail – January 27 2017 www.stuff.co.nz For Gillian Wratt her science and environmental work is much more than a paying job. The
27/01/2017
It’s all in a name – Tinline Stream
Tinline Stream is named after a prominent and nationally important local citizen, John Tinline. The name was formalised by the New Zealand Geographic Board in
24/01/2017
Project Janszoon Newsletter – Dec 2016
Message from Devon McLean As 2016 draws to a close I would like to thank everyone involved with Project Janszoon for the time, energy and
26/12/2016
Phone app enables trampers to help with restoring Abel Tasman National Park
November 24 2016 www.stuff.co.nz Visitors in the Abel Tasman National Park can now help with its restoration by reporting sightings of native birds and predators An “observation
24/11/2016
Project Janszoon Newsletter – Nov 2016
In this issue Calling citizen scientists Volunteers needed Appletree Bay gets facelift Northern stoat trapping network Robin disperse Iwi reps join student advisory board 1080
12/11/2016
It’s all in a name – Huffam Stream and Rock
Walkers on the coast track at Bark bay will cross Huffam Stream, while kayakers off the north west corner of Fisherman Island will pass Huffam
24/09/2016
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.