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'''Westland Tai Poutini National Park''' is located in [[New Zealand]]'s [[South Island]]. Established in 1960, the centenary of the European settlement of [[Westland]], it covers 1,175 km², and extends from the highest peaks of the [[Southern Alps]] to a wild and remote coastline. 

Included in the park are [[glacier]]s, scenic lakes and dense temperate [[rainforest]], plus remains of old [[gold]] [[mining]] towns along the coast. 

Westland National Park offers hunting opportunities for [[Red Deer]], [[Chamois]] and [[Tahr]]. Helicopter access allows hunters access to the rugged mountain areas. The famous Copland Track runs upstream from the Karangarua River bridge. Along with mountain scenery there are hot springs found at Welcome Flat Hut.  

== References:==

<small>This article uses material from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westland_National_Park Wikipedia, "Westland National Park"]

==External link==
*[http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/PlaceProfile.aspx?id=38501 Department of Conservation information on Westland Tai Poutini National Park]
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westland_National_Park]

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<big>[[Glenorchy Air]] provides scenic flights to Westland National Park from [[Queenstown]].</big>