Ōpārara Basin open for summer

January 2023

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Photo: Matthew Cattin
Public access to Ōpārara Basin in Kahurangi National Park has been restored in time for summer. Work to improve visitor infrastructure at the basin, known for its limestone formations, began in 2020 thanks to $5.7 million from the Provincial Growth Fund. Up to 15,000 people visit the area each year, and DOC said improvements were […]

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