Te Wahipounamu stretches 450 kilometres (280 mi) along the western coastline of the South Island of New Zealand. The elevation of this land area ranges from sea level to 3,724 metres …

Known to the original Māori inhabitants as Te Wāi Pounamu – the greenstone waters, the 2.6 million hectare site covers almost 10% of New Zealand’s total land area. It encompasses four …

Glenorchy Ways to explore the World Heritage Area Named for Te Wāi Pounamu, which means the greenstone waters in Te Reo Māori, the Te Wāhipounamu region encompasses four …

The Te Wāhipounamu World Heritage site in South West New Zealand includes some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes. Much of this is accessible only to back country hikers, …

Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand consists of four national parks renowned for the scenic beauty of their wild mountain landscapes. The area was shaped by tectonic, climatic, …

It is a mountainous wilderness of outstanding scenic beauty, with snow-capped mountains, glaciers, fiords, forests, tussock grasslands, lakes, wild rivers, waterfalls and wetlands.

Te wahi pounamu means the waters of the green stone valued by the Maori for its beauty and hardness. The area is within the ancestral territories of the Ngai Tahu tribe, who in the 18th …

2012年1月26日 · Te Wahipounamu comprises the least-disturbed tenth of New Zealand's land mass, with some 2 million hectares of temperate rainforest, 450 km of alpine communities, and …

2024年7月10日 · Te Wahipounamu offers an unparalleled travel experience for those seeking adventure, natural beauty, and cultural immersion. With its diverse landscapes, unique wildlife, …

2024年12月28日 · Te Wahipounamu, located in South West New Zealand, was acknowledged as a UNESCO Heritage Site in 1990. This extensive and stunning area spans around 2.6 million …