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Eyre Mountains / Taka Ra Haka Conservation Park

Coordinates: 45°20′45″S 168°27′21″E / 45.3459104°S 168.4557112°E / -45.3459104; 168.4557112
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Eyre Mountains/Taka Ra Haka Conservation Park
Eyre Mountains/Taka Ra Haka Conservation Park
New Zealand relief map
New Zealand relief map
Eyre Mountains
LocationNew Zealand
Coordinates45°20′45″S 168°27′21″E / 45.3459104°S 168.4557112°E / -45.3459104; 168.4557112
Area65,160 hectares (161,000 acres)
Established2005
Governing bodyDepartment of Conservation

Eyre Mountains/Taka Ra Haka Conservation Park is a protected area and mountain range in the Southland District and Southland Region of New Zealand's South Island.[1]

Geography

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The park covers 65,160 hectares (161,000 acres).[2][1]

History

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The park was established in 2005.[2]

References

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