Photo title: Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Photo credit: Matthieu Colin, Getty Images for National Geographic
The pristine beaches, intriguing rock formations, and turquoise waters of Abel Tasman National Park entice more than 150,000 visitors each year. The smallest of New Zealand’s national parks, Abel Tasman’s 55,672 acres (22,530 hectares) include the famed Abel Tasman Coast Track.
New Zealand Salvagers Prepare for Worst as Stricken Vessel Deteriorates
01 November 2011
Salvagers trying to recover oil from a stricken container ship off the northeastern coast of New Zealand say they are “preparing for the worst” after the vessel sustained further damage in rough seas.