Ruataniwha Conservation Park Explained

Ruataniwha Conservation Park
Map:New Zealand
Relief:1
Map Alt:New Zealand relief map
Label:Ben Ohau Range
Location:New Zealand
Coordinates:-44°N 169.9825°W
Established:2006
Nearest Town:Twizel
Governing Body:Department of Conservation

Ruataniwha Conservation Park is a protected area near Twizel, in the Mackenzie District and Canterbury Region of New Zealand's South Island.[1]

The park is managed by the New Zealand Department of Conservation.

Geography

The park covers, including Dobson Valley, Hopkins Valley, Huxley Valley, Temple Valley and Maitland Valley and the Ben Ohau Range.[2]

History

The park was established in 2006.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DOC Profile . doc.govt.nz . Department of Conservation.
  2. Web site: Nathan . Simon . National and conservation parks . . Ministry for Culture and Heritage.