Kākā breed in the Abel Tasman
For the first time in living memory kākā chicks have been hatched, and successfully fledged, in the Abel Tasman National Park. Until recently the charismatic
18/03/2019
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Abel Tasman Education programme expands
We are delighted to announce that more young people from the Nelson / Tasman region will be connecting with the Abel Tasman as our environmental
10/03/2019
Ka kite ano Helen
It’s not farewell it’s ka kite ano to Helen Young who has been involved with the education programme since it started back in 2014. After
22/12/2018
Predicted beech mast good news …. and a challenge
While next years predicted beech mast will mean a huge increase in predator numbers it’s not all bad news for the park’s birds. Many species
20/12/2018
Early Christmas present for Abel Tasman
Forget about Christmas turkey. The Abel Tasman National Park has had a surprise gift of rare native ducks for Christmas. A surprise opportunity to boost the
18/12/2018
Ambassadors present to Freshwater conference
This month the Abel Tasman Youth Ambassadors from Motueka High School got to present the results from their research of Anchorage lagoon to the New
18/12/2018
Iwi representative Bev Purdie an amazing mentor
Manaaki whenua, Manaaki tangata, Haere whakamua Care for the land, care for the people, go forward Manawhenua ki Mohua representative Bev Purdie consistently brings the
10/12/2018
Down the Bay
In June 2018 Dr Philip Simpson, author, botanist and Project Janszoon director, pressed send on a 300-page manuscript for Down the Bay – a natural
01/12/2018
Cyclone Gita reveals park secret
When Project Janszoon got underway five years ago one of the first tasks was to find out more about the interior, so a team was
08/11/2018
Applications open for Project Janszoon Conservation Education scholarship
The Project Janszoon Conservation Education scholarship aims to support former ATYA (or SAB) students to pursue relevant development opportunities. The Scholarship is worth $1,000. The
13/09/2018
Kiwi returning to the Abel Tasman?
It was only a few years ago that experts were predicting kiwi would become extinct on mainland New Zealand and now they are considering returning
11/09/2018
Do you want to work with the DOC/Project Janszoon education programme?
Can you get others engaged and active in supporting conservation? Are you keen to do your bit to protect New Zealand and encourage students and
11/09/2018
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.