National Park · New Zealand
Paparoa National Park
Paparoa National Park is a national park in New Zealand, covering 74,132 acres (30,000 ha), established in 1987.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | New Zealand |
| Area | 74,132 acres (30,000 ha) |
| Established | 1987 |
| Coordinates | 42.0833° S, 171.5000° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Paparoa National Park
Paparoa National Park is on the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand. The park was established in 1987 and encompasses 430 km2 (170 sq mi). The park ranges from or near the coastline to the peaks of the Paparoa Range. A separate section of the park lies to the north and is centred at Ananui Creek. The park protects a limestone karst area. The park contains several caves, of which Metro Cave / Te Ananui Cave is a commercial tourist attraction. The majority of the park is forested with a wide variety of vegetation.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Christchurch International Airport (CHC) · Christchurch, New Zealand · 110.3 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Paparoa National Park?
Paparoa National Park is in New Zealand (42.0833° S, 171.5000° E).
When was Paparoa National Park established?
Paparoa National Park was established in 1987, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Paparoa National Park?
Paparoa National Park covers 74,132 acres (30,000 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1075151 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paparoa_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).