World Heritage Areas
The UNESCO World Heritage programme recognises and safeguards sites of exceptional cultural and natural values. New Zealand is home to three World Heritage Areas, with another eight under consideration. Of the current three, two offer a variety of outdoor experiences, from day and overnight walks to kayaking, bird watching, climbing, and skiing.
New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands World Heritage Area
Place.
World Heritage Area. 764.58km2.
Created
11 September 201311 September 2013.
The New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands are a collection of islands in the Southern Ocean: the Snares, Bounty Islands, Antipodes Islands, Auckland Islands, and Campbell Island.
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Te Wāhipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area
Place.
World Heritage Area. 26000.00km2.
Updated
21 November 201221 November 2012.
This UNESCO World Heritage Area occupies the southwestern corner of New Zealand. It includes four national parks, and covers 10% of the New Zealand's land area.
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Tongariro National Park World Heritage Area
Place.
World Heritage Area. 795.96km2.
Created
11 September 201311 September 2013.
Tongariro National Park was given to the Crown by the Ngati Tuwharetoa iwi in 1887, and became New Zealand's first national park -- and the world's fourth national park.
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Number of World Heritage Areas | 3 |
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Total area |
2,756,054
square kilometres
|
That's |
10.3%
of New Zealand
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Largest World Heritage Area |
Te Wāhipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area
26,000.00 square kilometres
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Smallest World Heritage Area |
New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands World Heritage Area
764.58 square kilometres
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