Abel Tasman area history
The conservation lands in Nelson/Marlborough conservancy contain a rich variety of historic heritage sites. The core values of these sites are recorded in a sites database, and the management aim is to protect them from harmful actions. Some sites of high cultural heritage values are designated as ‘actively managed’.
The management aim for these sites is to stabilise their historic fabric to minimise deterioration and to provide facilities to create a memorable visitor experience.
This site improvement work is being progressively achieved as budgets permit, along with heritage fact sheets for each of these sites.
Learn about the historic sites in the Golden Bay area including Asbestos Hut and Whariwharangi Hut.
Discover the Motueka area's historic sites including Cecil Kings Hut in Kahurangi National Park.
Get information about historic sites in the Sounds area including Ship Cove.
Many of the historic sites found in South Marlborough serve as physical reminders of the harsh and isolated living conditions early area residents faced.
Find out about historic heritage sites in the Nelson Lakes area including Booth's Cottage and Downies Hut.
The value of conservation
New Zealand Historic Places Trust www.historic.org.nz
International Council on Monuments and Sites www.icomos.org
Ministry for Culture and Heritage www.mch.govt.nz
New Zealand Archaeological Association www.nzarchaeology.org
