Abel Tasman National Park

Abel Tasman National Park - Quiz

1. Where is Abel Tasman National Park located?

A) On the west coast of New Zealand's North Island
B) At the north end of New Zealand's South Island
C) In the central region of New Zealand's South Island
D) Near Wellington on New Zealand's North Island

2. What is the size of Abel Tasman National Park?

A) 300 km2 (116 sq mi)
B) 100 km2 (39 sq mi)
C) 237.1 km2 (91.5 sq mi)
D) 500 km2 (193 sq mi)

3. Which track is popular in Abel Tasman National Park?

A) The Abel Tasman Coast Track
B) The Routeburn Track
C) The Kepler Track
D) The Milford Track

4. How long is the Abel Tasman Coast Track?

A) 60 km (37 mi)
B) 80 km (50 mi)
C) 40 km (25 mi)
D) 100 km (62 mi)

5. How long has the area of Abel Tasman National Park seen human interaction?

A) 300 years
B) Approximately 700 years
C) 1000 years
D) 500 years

6. Which Māori iwi were early inhabitants of Abel Tasman National Park area?

A) Waitaha and Rapuwai
B) Ngāi Tahu and Ngāti Toa
C) Tainui and Waikato
D) Kāi Tahu and Ngāti Porou

7. What activities significantly modified the park's environment in the 19th century?

A) Fishing and whaling
B) Tourism and construction
C) Deforestation, farming, and quarrying
D) Mining and logging

8. What is a primary focus of park management in Abel Tasman National Park?

A) Introduction of non-native species
B) Regeneration and restoration of the traditional ecosystem
C) Expansion of tourist facilities
D) Commercial development

9. In what year was Abel Tasman National Park established?

A) 1950
B) 1900
C) 1942
D) 2000

10. Who played a significant role in the establishment of Abel Tasman National Park?

A) James Cook
B) Pérrine Moncrieff
C) David Attenborough
D) Captain Cook

11. What anniversary did the park's opening in 1942 commemorate?

A) The 300th anniversary of Abel Tasman's visit to New Zealand
B) The 150th anniversary of European settlement in New Zealand
C) The 200th anniversary of James Cook's first voyage
D) The 100th anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi

12. Who attended the opening ceremony of Abel Tasman National Park?

A) Sir Edmund Hillary
B) Charles van der Plas as personal representative of Queen Wilhelmina
C) Jacinda Ardern
D) Prince Charles

13. Which company donated land for the Abel Tasman Monument?

A) Downer Group
B) Fletcher Construction
C) Beca Group
D) The Golden Bay Cement Company

14. What was one of the historic interests of the park's site?

A) The visit of Abel Tasman in 1642
B) The signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840
C) The gold rush in Otago in 1861
D) The landing of Captain Cook in 1769

15. Which other explorer visited the area before Abel Tasman?

A) Vancouver in 1791
B) Bougainville in 1768
C) D'Urville in 1827
D) James Cook in 1769

16. Which ships were part of the New Zealand Company's visit in 1841?

A) Discovery, Beagle, and Erebus
B) Whitby, Will Watch, and Arrow
C) Bounty, Pandora, and Porpoise
D) Endeavour, Resolution, and Adventure

17. What type of interest is significant at the park's site besides historical?

A) Botanical interest
B) Archaeological interest
C) Geological interest
D) Astronomical interest

18. Which Māori group occupied the area from the mid-1500s until early 1600s?

A) Kāi Tahu
B) Muaūpoko (formerly known as Ngāi Tara)
C) Tainui
D) Ngāti Toa

19. Who ousted Muaūpoko from the area in the early 1600s?

A) Ngāi Tahu
B) Tainui
C) Kāti Mamoe
D) Ngāti Tūmatakōkiri

20. Who established a pā at Auckland Point around 1450?

A) Kupe
B) Hongi Hika
C) Pohea
D) Te Rauparaha

21. In what year was an additional 844 hectares acquired from J S Campbell for Abel Tasman National Park?

A) 1965
B) 1949
C) 1952
D) 1978

22. How much land was added to Abel Tasman National Park in 2016 through a crowdfunding campaign?

A) 7 hectares (17 acres)
B) 15 hectares (37 acres)
C) 5 hectares (12 acres)
D) 10 hectares (25 acres)

23. How much land was added to Abel Tasman National Park since 1946, excluding the 2008 and 2016 additions?

A) 3,500 hectares
B) 8,500 hectares
C) 10,000 hectares
D) About 6,100 hectares (15,000 acres)

24. What is the total area of Abel Tasman National Park in acres?

A) 75,000 acres
B) 45,000 acres
C) 65,000 acres
D) 59,000 acres

25. Which islands are part of the park located off the coast in Golden Bay / Mohua?

A) Tata Islands
B) Fisherman Island
C) Motuareronui Island
D) Adele Island

26. Which of the following habitats can be found in Abel Tasman National Park?

A) Savannas.
B) Sub-alpine bogs.
C) Tropical rainforests.
D) Deserts.

27. What is one of the popular activities in Abel Tasman National Park?

A) Mountain biking.
B) Rock climbing.
C) Snowboarding.
D) Kayaking.

28. Are dogs allowed in Abel Tasman National Park?

A) Yes, without any restrictions.
B) No, excepting guide dogs.
C) Only during specific seasons.
D) Yes, but only on leashes.

29. When was Project Janszoon established?

A) 1998
B) 2020
C) 2012
D) 2004

30. Where can the virtual visitor centre be found?

A) Through the App Store or Google Play Store
B) At the park's entrance
C) On the Department of Conservation website
D) In printed brochures at visitor centres

31. What is one activity related to 'The Interior' area?

A) Reintroducing native species
B) Ecological surveys
C) Preserving threatened plants
D) Restoring wetlands and dune areas

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