Rakiura National Park | |
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Location | Stewart Island / Rakiura, New Zealand |
Nearest town | Oban |
Coordinates | 46°54′S 168°7′E / 46.900°S 168.117°E |
Area | 1,399.6 km2 (540.4 sq mi) |
Established | 2002 |
Governing body | Department of Conservation |
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Rakiura National Park is a nature reserve park located on Stewart Island / Rakiura, New Zealand. It is the newest national park of New Zealand and opened in 2002. The protected area covers about 85% of the island.