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Conservation park in New Zealand
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Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park is one of the world's great prehistoric rainforests, located in the Central North Island of New Zealand. Spanning , this park is renowned for being the finest remaining example of New Zealand's giant podocarp forests, offering visitors a glimpse into a Jurassic-era ecosystem.
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The park is located on the northern and western edge of the Urewera ranges. It is accessible for rainforest experiences from the major tourism hubs of Rotorua and Taupō.
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