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
Project Janszoon recognised internationally
By Alexandra Wimley www.nzherald.co.nz Project Janszoon in Abel Tasman National Park was named the worldwide Gold Winner in the Conservation, Habitat and Diversity section of
21/10/2015
How Project Janszoon is restoring Abel Tasman National Park – Nine to Noon interview
Devon McLean believes philanthropy in conservation is the way
05/10/2015
Pete’s Tweet – Mohua
This small forest dwelling bird has only ever been known from the South Island. It belongs to an ancient endemic family which includes the brown
04/10/2015
Project Janszoon Newsletter – July 2015
Rata returning to the Park The rich red of the northern rata will be more conspicuous around the Park’s coastline in years to come as
16/07/2015
Pete’s Tweet – Toutouwai/robin
For most of us an encounter with a robin in the forest will be close-up and endearing. This is because these small birds are insectivores,
03/07/2015
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.