Catlins Conservation Park

Catlins Conservation Park
Satellite image showing the Catlins Conservation Park
Satellite image of The Catlins
New Zealand relief map
New Zealand relief map
Catlins Conservation Park
LocationOtago Region, New Zealand
Nearest cityDunedin
Coordinates46°32′00″S 169°16′20″E / 46.53333°S 169.27222°E / -46.53333; 169.27222
Area53,041 hectares (131,070 acres)
Established1975
Governing bodyDepartment of Conservation

Catlins Conservation Park is a protected area in the Otago region of New Zealand, covering 53,041 hectares in The Catlins, within the Clutha District.[1]

The park includes the McLean Falls,[2] and a range of tramping tracks.[3]

  1. ^ Nathan, Simon. "Conservation – a history - A background issue, 1908–1965". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
  2. ^ "McLean Falls". waterfalls.co.nz.
  3. ^ "Catlins Conservation Park". www.doc.govt.nz.