Rakiura National Park - Quiz
Rakiura National Park
  • 1. In which year was Rakiura National Park officially opened?
A) 1998
B) 2002
C) 2005
D) 2010
  • 2. Who were the officials present at the opening of Rakiura National Park?
A) Prime Minister Helen Clark, Mayor of Stewart Island, and mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary
B) Prime Minister John Key, Minister of Tourism Kelvin Davis, and mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary
C) Prime Minister Helen Clark, Minister of Conservation Sandra Lee, and mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary
D) Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage, and mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary
  • 3. What percentage of Stewart Island / Rakiura does the national park cover?
A) 60%
B) 70%
C) 85%
D) 90%
  • 4. Which town is excluded from the protected area of Rakiura National Park?
A) Dunedin
B) Bluff
C) Halfmoon Bay (Oban)
D) Invercargill
  • 5. What does the chain sculpture at the entrance to Rakiura National Park symbolize?
A) A tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary
B) The journey of early European settlers
C) The connection between Stewart Island and the South Island
D) The Māori mythology of the island as the anchor of Māui's canoe
  • 6. Who designed the chain sculpture at Rakiura National Park?
A) Helen Clark
B) Sir Edmund Hillary
C) Russell Beck
D) Sandra Lee
  • 7. What is the largest kiwi species found in Rakiura National Park?
A) Northern brown kiwi
B) Little spotted kiwi
C) Okarito kiwi
D) Southern brown kiwi or Tokoeka
  • 8. How many kiwi are estimated to be on Stewart Island / Rakiura?
A) Around 15,000
B) 50,000
C) 5,000
D) 25,000
  • 9. Which endangered bird breeds in certain coastal areas of the park?
A) Kākāpō
B) Yellow-eyed penguin
C) Kea
D) Takahe
  • 10. Where were kākāpō found in the 1970s?
A) Paterson Inlet
B) Ulva Island
C) Codfish Island / Whenua Hou
D) The Tin Range
  • 11. How long does it typically take to complete the Rakiura Track?
A) Five days
B) Three days and two nights
C) One week
D) Two days
  • 12. What is the length of the Rakiura Track?
A) 15 kilometres (9 mi)
B) 32 kilometres (20 mi)
C) 50 kilometres (31 mi)
D) 25 kilometres (16 mi)
  • 13. What type of forest does the Rakiura Track meander through?
A) Rainforest
B) Lowland kāmahi, tōtara and rimu forest
C) Bamboo and palm forest
D) Pine and eucalyptus forest
  • 14. What is the length of the Northwest Circuit?
A) 100 kilometres (62 mi)
B) 150 kilometres (93 mi)
C) 125 kilometres (78 mi)
D) 200 kilometres (124 mi)
  • 15. How many days does it typically take to complete the Northwest Circuit?
A) Ten to twelve days
B) Five to seven days
C) Eight to ten days
D) Three to five days
  • 16. What is a notable feature of the Southern Circuit's terrain after rain?
A) Long periods of walking in mud and deep water
B) Dry and dusty trails
C) Rocky paths with steep climbs
D) Snow-covered paths
  • 17. What is the name of the southernmost hut in the Department of Conservation's network?
A) Port William Hut
B) Mason Bay Hut
C) Paterson Inlet Hut
D) Doughboy Bay Hut
  • 18. How many huts are there on the Northwest Circuit track?
A) Five
B) Eight
C) Twelve
D) Ten
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