Ruahine Forest Park
Ruahine Ranges
New Zealand relief map
New Zealand relief map
Ruahine Forest Park
LocationNew Zealand
Coordinates40°00′41″S 176°02′30″E / 40.0113391°S 176.0415492°E / -40.0113391; 176.0415492
Area95,268 hectares (235,410 acres)
Established1976
Governing bodyDepartment of Conservation

Ruahine Forest Park is a protected area in New Zealand's North Island, predominantly in Rangitikei District in Manawatū-Whanganui.[1]

The park is managed by the New Zealand Department of Conservation.[1]

Geography

The park covers 95,268 hectares (235,410 acres) in and around the Ruahine Ranges.[2][1]

History

The park was established in 1976.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "DOC Profile". doc.govt.nz. Department of Conservation.
  2. 1 2 Nathan, Simon. "National and conservation parks". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.


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