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
World Heritage Area. 764.58km2.
The New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands are a collection of islands in the Southern Ocean: the Snares, Bounty Islands, Antipodes Islands, ...
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Te Wāhipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area
World Heritage Area. 26000.00km2.
This UNESCO World Heritage Area occupies the southwestern corner of New Zealand. It includes four national parks, and covers 10% ...
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Tongariro National Park World Heritage Area
World Heritage Area. 795.96km2.
Tongariro National Park was given to the Crown by the Ngati Tuwharetoa iwi in 1887, and became New Zealand's first ...
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| Number of World Heritage Areas | 3 |
|---|---|
| Total area |
2,756,054
square kilometres
|
| That's |
10.3%
of New Zealand
|
| Largest World Heritage Area |
Te Wāhipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area
26,000.00 square kilometres
|
| Smallest World Heritage Area |
New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands World Heritage Area
764.58 square kilometres
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