Arthur's Pass National Park
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This article is about the National Park in New Zealand. For the township, see Arthur's Pass. For the mountain pass, see Arthur's Pass (mountain pass).
Arthur's Pass National Park is located in the South Island of New Zealand and covers 1,185 km2 of mostly mountainous terrain.[1] Adjacent to it lies Craigieburn Forest Park. The park is administered by the Department of Conservation.
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Arthur's Pass National Park | |
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Location | Canterbury, New Zealand |
Nearest city | Christchurch, New Zealand |
Coordinates | 42°57′S 171°34′E |
Area | 1,184.7 km2 (457.4 sq mi) |
Established | 1929 |
Governing body | Department of Conservation |
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