Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand The park bears the name of the Dutchman who was the first European explorer to lay eyes on New Zealand, sailing into its Wainui Inlet in Golden Bay in 1642 ...
It might be its beauty: Forming a V around the turquoise Tasman Bay, the area contains three national parks (Kahurangi, Nelson Lakes, and Abel Tasman), miles of sandy beaches, and adjoins two wine ...