Paparoa National Park
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Location | West Coast, New Zealand |
Nearest city | Punakaiki, New Zealand |
Area | 305.6 km² |
Established | January 1 1987 |
Governing body | Department of Conservation |
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Paparoa National Park is on the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
It was established in 1987 and encompasses 306 km². The park ranges from on or near the coastline to the peak of the Paparoa Ranges. A separate section of the park is to the north and is centered at Ananui Creek.
The park protects a limestone karst area. The park contains several caves, one of which is a commercial tourist attraction. The majority of the park is forested with a wide variety of vegetation.
The park was the site of the 1995 Cave Creek disaster where a scenic overlook collapse killed fourteen people.
The small village of Punakaiki lies on the edge of the park.
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