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Swing bridge, Abel Tasman National Park

Swing bridge, Abel Tasman National Park

A tramper crosses a swing bridge on the Abel Tasman Coast Track, one of New Zealand’s Great Walks. The Abel Tasman National Park, near Nelson, is the country’s smallest national park – but one of the most visited. It is popular with both New Zealanders and overseas tourists.

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Natural Sciences Image Library of New Zealand
Reference: DSCH0349Smd.jpg
Photograph by Peter E. Smith

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Les Molloy. 'Protected areas', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/protected-areas/2/3