It’s all in a name – Onetahuti
Onetahuti is one of the most impressive places in the park with its lovely beach and impressive wetland and footbridge. The name has been analysed
24/02/2016
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Wiping out wasps begins in Abel Tasman
By Suzette Howe newshub.co.nz A major wasp-killing programme has begun in the Abel Tasman National Park. It’s the first of 30 sites around the country
11/02/2016
Looking for rare scarlet mistletoe – Radio NZ interview
We are being asked to keep a eye out for scarlet mistletoe in the Abel Tasman National Park. The ‘at risk’ plant has flowers that
26/01/2016
Primary students are ‘future proofing’ Abel Tasman
These young conservationists are taking their work to the great outdoors. Watch the One News story. Source: © 1 NEWS
25/01/2016
Project Janszoon gaining ecological footholds in Abel Tasman National Park
By Helen Murdoch www.stuff.co.nz To date it has seen thousands of pests trapped, poisoned and monitored, kaka and kakariki returned, habitats and ecologies assessed, wildlife counted,
01/01/2016
Technology could make great New Zealand walks even more enjoyable if new app proves popular
One News story about Project Janszoon trialling a Virtual Visitor Centre smartphone app in Anchorage Bay. Watch story here
27/12/2015
Project Janszoon Newsletter – Dec 2015
Message from Devon McLean 2015 has been a great year for Project Janszoon, and our partners, and I have been delighted to see us moving
23/12/2015
Kākā return to the Abel Tasman National Park
Project Janszoon and DOC plan to release up to 100 kaka in the Abel Tasman National Park. This video documents the background, release and subsequent
22/12/2015
Endangered birds put under surveillance in battle against extinction
One News story The battle to save an endangered native bird has gone up a notch, with conservationists launching a surveillance programme to monitor three
07/12/2015
Project Janszoon Newsletter – Oct 2015
KAKA CALLING IN THE SUITORS Wild kaka have been heard near the Wainui aviary where four female birds are awaiting release into the Park. The
30/10/2015
Department of Conservation Training Courses to the Public
DOC offers a number of training courses to the public to encourage community participation in conservation. These include online courses that can be done by
27/10/2015
It’s all in a name – Canaan
Canaan Scenic Reserve is situated adjacent to the Park but is part of the Project Janszoon area. It is a complete contrast to the coastal
24/10/2015
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.