Awaroa beach handed over to DoC for future conservationMARTIN DE RUGTER/Stuff.co.nz The Awaroa Beach is now officially part of the Abel Tasman National Park. There, between the sea grass, is a familiar green sign with yellow writing: "Department of Conservation, Abel Tasman National Park." Children scratch in the sand with driftwood as two crowds stand facing each other and a southeasterly on Awaroa beach. MARTIN DE RUYTER / FAIRFAX NZ Barney Thomas of Department of Conservation hongis with Duane Major at the Awaroa beach gifting celebration. VIRGINIA WOOLF / FAIRFAX NZ Adele Redmond on Awaroa Beach, Abel Tasman National Park.

Source: Stuff July 10, 2016 07:07 UTC