Welcome to Project Janszoon
We’re bringing the wildlife back to the Abel Tasman National Park.
Join us…
Takahia mai ra
Te tupuna whenua o Aorere
Ka rere taku reo tongi
Mai i Mārahau ki Wainui
Whakatau mai, Whakatau mai
Traversing the ancestral lands
My voice soars and declares
From Mārahau to Wainui
Welcome, welcome.
Natives Planted
Birds released
Predators trapped
App downloads
“Takahia mai ra
Te tupuna whenua o Aorere
Ka rere taku reo tongi
Mai i Mārahau ki Wainui
Whakatau mai, Whakatau mai”
“Traversing the ancestral lands
My voice soars and declares
From Mārahau to Wainui
Welcome, welcome.”
Report a robin Sighting
Robin (kakaruai / toutouwai) are making a comeback in the coastal areas of the Abel Tasman National Park, thanks to predator control and native plantings.
From 6 to 31 January 2025 we asked visitors to report robin sightings to learn more about how they are doing. Thank you to everyone who took part in our Report A Robin Campaign. We are still interested in robin sightings, so please log them through the Abel Tasman App.
Every robin counts – your report will help us protect these friendly native birds.
Eyes on THE Abel Tasman
See what’s happening in the the park right now. Check out our live webcams.
our work
We’re working with the Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust, the Department of Conservation, iwi -Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Rārua and Te Ātiawa – and the community to restore the park’s rich wildlife. Together we’re getting rid of pests and weeds, bringing back native wildlife and bush, educating young people and inspiring a culture of care for the Abel Tasman.
Predator Control
Introduced predators kill 68,000 native birds in New Zealand every day.
In the Abel Tasman, we want to give native birds and plants a chance to thrive.
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Visiting the Park? Download our Abel Tasman app
The Abel Tasman 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? Check out the activities, apps and info in our Park Tool Box to help you make the most of your trip.
DID YOU KNOW?
Project Janszoon has a wonderful team of volunteers who do everything from dune restoration. weed control and tree planting to possum, rat and stoat trapping. Volunteering is a great way to give back and see a different side to the Abel Tasman. We’re always keen for an extra pair of hands. If you live locally and are keen to be involved get in touch.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“If you can see the birdlife that’s come back in five years, can you imagine what it’ll be like in 30 years – you’ll be tripping over them.”
Phil Armit, DOC senior hut warden
“If you had a Project Janszoon for every national park in New Zealand the whole challenge of biodiversity that we have now would be far, far less.”
Martin Rodd, DOC partnerships director
“Project Janszoon are doing an awesome job in our rohe, we are really supportive and hugely grateful for everything they have done, and are continuing to do.”
John Ward-Holmes, Manawhenua Ki Mohua
“My biggest joy is working with volunteers as they recognise the social, physical and emotional rewards of assisting with conservation projects”.
Helen Lindsay, Restoration Supervisor
OUR PARTNERS
Project Janszoon is a team effort and we couldn’t do it alone. We’re proud to have the support of the following organisations:
Photos courtesy of Dave Buckton nelsonphototours.co.nz and Ruth Bollongino fernphotos.com
