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
27/11/2016
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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
Pete’s Tweet – Good things don’t always come easily
Popular media understandably celebrates the successes of conservation milestones. These celebrations are valuable to remind us of progress and to encourage support. It is important
28/05/2016
It’s all in a name – Taupo Point
Taupo Point is the site of the most important pa along the eastern side of Mohua. It is extremely picturesque, with a steep rounded limestone
24/05/2016
Pete’s Tweet – A transfer of robins
Not very long ago robins were widespread and common throughout this national park. They have gone from coastal forests in the last 30 years and
20/03/2016
Pete’s Tweet – Pāteke/brown teal
The pāteke was once widespread throughout freshwater and estuarine wetlands of mainland New Zealand but has been close to extermination due to predation. Two other
06/03/2016
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
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
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
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
Pete’s Tweet – Tomtit
The tomtit (Petroica macrocepha) is a small forest and scrub dwelling bird found only in New Zealand. It has evolved into different subspecies in the North
29/06/2015
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.