Whanganui National Park

Whanganui National Park
IUCN Category II (National Park)
Map of New Zealand
Location	Wanganui, New Zealand
Nearest city	Wanganui, New Zealand
Coordinates	39°35′S 175°5′E
Area	742 km²
Established	1986
Governing body	Department of Conservation

Whanganui River flows through Whanganui National Park. Photo by James Shook.

The Whanganui National Park is a national park located in the North Island of New Zealand. Established in 1986, it covers an area of 742 km² bordering the Whanganui River. It incorporates areas of Crown land, former state forest and a number of former reserves. The river itself is not part of the park.^{[citation needed]}

See also

• Bridge to Nowhere, New Zealand
• Whanganui River

External links

• Department of Conservation information on Whanganui National Park