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May 20, 2024 · Abel Tasman National Park is the smallest national park in New Zealand, but don't let its size fool you. This tiny national park is home to one of the 10 Great Walks of New Zealand , the Abel Tasman Track, which goes along the coastline of the northern tip of the South Island.
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1 day ago · Tasmania is named after Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, who made the first reported European sighting of the island on 24 November 1642. Tasman named the island Anthony van Diemen's Land after his sponsor Anthony van Diemen, the Governor of the Dutch East Indies. The name was later shortened to Van Diemen's Land by the British.
5 days ago · Discover the best family-friendly activities in Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand. From beach hopping and kayaking to wildlife spotting and hiking, explore top things to do with school-age kids and teenagers on your next holiday.
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May 6, 2024 · Lots of native bush, stream crossings via bridges, beautiful rock formations and cliffs, stunning coastal views, beaches, short sections of track on the beach, several undulating hills, one large low tide crossing at Awaroa Bay See the DOC website for more descriptions of the Abel Tasman coastal track.
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May 13, 2024 · By Julian Hull / Last Updated on: May 13, 2024. Did Abel Tasman discover Australia? Tasman discovered New Zealand, Tonga and Fiji and other Pacific Islands after visiting Tasmania, and ironically it was only on a second trip that he located the Australian mainland.
May 4, 2024 · Abel Tasman Wander. Length: 26.7km. Level: Intermediate. The Abel Tasman Inland-Coastal Circuit is a 80.0 km trail run in Marahau, Tasman, great for intermediate - experienced runners.
