First wild-born whio ducklings spotted in Abel Tasman: Nelson Mail
BY Frances Chin – January 14 2022 The first two whio ducklings born in the wild since their reintroduction to Abel Tasman National Park have been
19/01/2022
Fungi Friday – Cortinarius carneipallidus
Cortinarius carneipallidus is a striking dark purple mushroom grows in beech forests to a height of 100mm, with a cap up to 90mm across. It
19/01/2022
It’s all in a name – Waiharakeke
By Dr Philip Simpson Waiharakeke is the name of a coastal swamp and the stream that drains the bush-clad hills between Tōtaranui and Awapoto. It
13/01/2022
It’s all in a name – Pukatea
By Dr. Philip Simpson Te Pukatea (both the bay and the roadstead) was probably named for the pukatea trees that grow in the swamp there,
13/12/2021
Passion for Māori world and environment combine for scholarship winner
A passion for the environment and the Māori world will provide the foundations for a career in law for the recipient of 2021’s Project
07/12/2021
Pāteke make waves at Anchorage
On Thursday 25 November, 21 pāteke /brown teal were released at the Anchorage Wetlands, bringing the number of New Zealand’s rarest duck released into the
07/12/2021
Pāteke take to Abel Tasman and surrounds like ducks to water: Nelson Mail
BY SKARA BOHNY Nov 28 2021 The last 21 of more than 350 pāteke ducks have been released into the Abel Tasman National Park, marking
01/12/2021
Passion for Māori World and Environment Scholarship Winner: Motueka Guardian
This year’s Project Janszoon Conservation Education Scholarship winner, Saskia Gray, featured in the Motueka Guardian on 24 November.
01/12/2021
Native snails a tasty snack for weka
Native snail numbers in both our monitoring sites have been decreasing rapidly over the last three years. Two species of carnivorous land snails (Powelliphanta
23/11/2021
Wilding pine removal a community effort – Abel Tasman Magazine
A massive community effort has seen wilding pines removed from the Abel Tasman National Park so future generations can enjoy the stunning natural environment. This
13/10/2021
It’s all in a name – Totaranui
By Dr Philip Simpson Totaranui is one of the most famous places in the park and is known around the world for its beautiful beach
13/09/2021
Teenage change-maker says board life far from boring : Nelson Mail
BY KATY JONES Sixteen-year-old Lucy Summerville wasn’t sure being a member of a board would be all that interesting. But the Motueka High School student
08/07/2021
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.