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Whanganui National Park

Whanganui National Park

The Whanganui River weaves though deep gorges in the rugged bush-clad landscape of Whanganui National Park, created in 1986. It is New Zealand’s longest navigable river.

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GNS Science
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Photograph by Lloyd Homer

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Nancy Swarbrick. 'National parks', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/national-parks/5/3