Coordinates: 42°33′16″S 172°42′36″E / 42.5545058°S 172.7099264°E / -42.5545058; 172.7099264

Hanmer Conservation Park

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Hanmer Conservation Park
Hanmer Conservation Park
New Zealand relief map
New Zealand relief map
Hanmer Conservation Park
LocationNew Zealand
Coordinates42°33′16″S 172°42′36″E / 42.5545058°S 172.7099264°E / -42.5545058; 172.7099264
Area11,780 hectares (29,100 acres)
Established1978
Governing bodyDepartment of Conservation

Hanmer Conservation Park is a protected area in the Hurunui District and Canterbury Region of New Zealand's South Island.[1]

Geography

The park covers 11,780 hectares (29,100 acres).[2][1]

History

The park was established in 1978.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "DOC Profile". doc.govt.nz. Department of Conservation.
  2. ^ a b Nathan, Simon. "National and conservation parks". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.