Powelliphanta snail
The Powelliphanta snail is a giant of the snail world, growing up to 90mm across. Throw in the fact it is carnivorous and sucks up
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Rhytida oconnori snail
One of the rarest species you may find in the Abel Tasman is the native snail Rhytida oconnori. This is a smaller snail than the
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Nelson Green Gecko
The Nelson Green Gecko is one of our rarest animals. Confined to the Nelson area, this gecko is known to be present on islands in
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Kekeno / NZ fur seals
Fur seals, or kekeno, are the most common seals in New Zealand and several hundred make the Abel Tasman coastline their home. Tonga Island is
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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.