Nelson Lakes National Park - Quiz
Nelson Lakes National Park
  • 1. Which ecosystems can be found within Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Coral reefs and mangroves
B) Alpine scree, wetlands, tussocklands, and upland mountain beech forests
C) Deserts and savannas
D) Tropical rainforests
  • 2. Which bird species in Nelson Lakes National Park is considered possibly extinct?
A) Red-crowned parakeet (Kākāriki)
B) South Island robin
C) Yellow-crowned parakeet
D) Western weka
  • 3. What impact have invasive wasps had on the park's ecosystem?
A) They have increased the population of native bird species.
B) They have negatively impacted birds and insects that relied on honeydew production from beech forests.
C) They have no significant impact.
D) They help control insect populations.
  • 4. Which rare plant species are listed as threatened in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Western weka
B) Kākāriki karaka
C) Three species of beech mistletoe
D) Pittosporum patulum
  • 5. What is the status of the kākāpō population in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) They vanished around the beginning of World War I.
B) They are thriving and common throughout the park.
C) They were introduced to the park in the 1900s.
D) Their numbers have increased significantly since the 1800s.
  • 6. Which bird species is considered rare in the Nelson Lakes area?
A) Kererū
B) Western weka
C) South Island robin
D) Yellow-crowned parakeet
  • 7. What type of diet do South Island robins have in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) They eat insects.
B) They are carnivorous, eating small mammals.
C) They eat seeds and berries.
D) They primarily consume nectar.
  • 8. Which bird species can often approach visitors within meters in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Western weka
B) South Island robin
C) Red-crowned parakeet
D) Kākāpō
  • 9. What is the conservation status of Pittosporum patulum in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Endangered
B) Extinct
C) Threatened
D) Common
  • 10. Which bird species was described as 'good eating' by Mary Thornton in the 1890s?
A) South Island robin
B) Western weka
C) Yellow-crowned parakeet
D) Kākāpō
  • 11. What is a notable behavior of younger South Island robins in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) They build nests high up in trees.
B) They avoid human contact at all costs.
C) They have been known to stand on a person's boot.
D) They migrate seasonally within the park.
  • 12. What is the coloration of South Island robins in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Brown and green feathers.
B) Black and white stripes.
C) Bright red and yellow plumage.
D) Grey with a white patch on their lower chest area.
  • 13. Which bird species in Nelson Lakes National Park is considered stable?
A) Kererū
B) Kākāpō
C) Western weka
D) Red-crowned parakeet
  • 14. Which bird species in Nelson Lakes National Park is considered extinct within the park?
A) South Island robin
B) Yellow-crowned parakeet
C) Western weka
D) Orange-fronted parakeet (Kākāriki karaka)
  • 15. What is a threat to the nests of South Island robins in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Natural predators like hawks.
B) Climate change.
C) Predation from introduced mammalian species.
D) Lack of food sources.
  • 16. Which bird species was very common near Lake Rotoroa around 1900?
A) Red-crowned parakeet
B) Western weka
C) Kākāpō
D) Yellow-crowned parakeet
  • 17. What type of habitat do forests of mountain, red, and silver beech provide in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Habitat for kererū.
B) Habitat for South Island robins.
C) Habitat for threatened kākā and kākāriki.
D) Habitat for invasive wasps.
  • 18. What is a notable feature of the alpine flora in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) It is dominated by desert vegetation.
B) It has no significant diversity.
C) It includes several rare species, with some listed as threatened or endangered.
D) It consists mainly of tropical plants.
  • 19. In what year was Nelson Lakes National Park established?
A) 1887
B) 1956
C) 1988
D) 1952
  • 20. Which of the following Māori nations have significance to the lands and waters of Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Waikato-Tainui
B) Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō
C) Tūhoe
D) Ngāi Tahu
  • 21. What is the highest point in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Mount Ella at 2,253 metres (7,392 ft)
B) Mount Magadalene at 2,187 metres (7,175 ft)
C) Mount Travers at 2,338 metres (7,671 ft)
D) Mount Franklin at 2,340 metres (7,680 ft)
  • 22. What is the approximate total area covered by Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) 750 square kilometres (290 mi²)
B) 500 square kilometres (193 mi²)
C) 1,019 square kilometres (393 mi²)
D) 2,000 square kilometres (772 mi²)
  • 23. Which of the following is NOT a mountain range intersecting Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) The Spenser Mountains
B) The Mahanga Range
C) The Travers Range
D) The Ella Range
  • 24. What year was the first national park in New Zealand established?
A) 1887
B) 1975
C) 1930
D) 1956
  • 25. Which of these activities is popular in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Skiing
B) Rock climbing
C) Surfing
D) Camping
  • 26. Who was the first park ranger appointed at Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Richard Taylor
B) George Lyon
C) John Smith
D) Michael Brown
  • 27. In which century did large populations of kākā exist in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) 1900s
B) 2000s
C) 1800s
D) 1700s
  • 28. By what year had it become rare to see groups of more than five or six kākā in the park?
A) 1991
B) 1985
C) 2009
D) 1978
  • 29. Which valley was home to the greatest number of blue ducks in 1978–1985?
A) Glenroy valley
B) Sabine valley
C) Matakitaki valley
D) Travers valley
  • 30. In what year was a Cupola gecko observed near Cupola Hut?
A) 2021
B) 2007
C) 2019
D) 1968
  • 31. Where were four examples of the Cupola gecko found in 2021?
A) Matakitaki valley
B) Sabine Valley
C) Travers valley
D) Cupola Hut area
  • 32. What was the South Island long-tailed bat known as in 1900?
A) Endangered
B) Rare
C) Extinct
D) A common sight
  • 33. By what decade was the South Island long-tailed bat classified as 'rare'?
A) 1980s
B) 2000s
C) Early 1990s
D) 1970s
  • 34. Which lake has a smaller campground in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Lake Rotorua
B) Lake Rotoroa
C) Lake Angelus
D) Lake Rotoiti
  • 35. What is the most popular long-distance tramping route in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) Mt. Robert
B) The Travers-Sabine Circuit
C) St. Arnaud Range
D) The Lake Rotoiti circuit
  • 36. How many Department of Conservation huts are in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) 21
B) 19
C) 22
D) 20
  • 37. What is the name of the hut located just outside the park boundary, accessed via park trails?
A) Speargrass
B) Angelus
C) Robert Ridge
D) Kea
  • 38. What is Angelus Hut's elevation above sea level?
A) 1650 m
B) 1800 m
C) 1500 m
D) 2000 m
  • 39. Which route to Angelus Hut is considered one of the most dangerous in bad weather?
A) Waiau Pass
B) Travers-Sabine Circuit
C) Lake Rotoiti circuit
D) Robert Ridge route
  • 40. What should trampers be aware of to ensure safety in Nelson Lakes National Park?
A) The nearest exit from the park
B) The number of huts available
C) The park's opening hours
D) The weather forecast
  • 41. What can Lake Angelus be generally expected to do during winter months?
A) Overflow its banks
B) Become a popular swimming spot
C) Be frozen over
D) Dry up completely
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