Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands
New Zealand, Canterbury
Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands
LocationNew Zealand, Canterbury
RegionCanterbury
TypeConservation Park
Coordinates-43.2833°, 171.7500°
Established2001
Area210
Nearest CitySpringfield (20 km)
Major CityChristchurch (75 km)
About Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands
New Zealand's first tussock grasslands conservation park, situated near Porters Pass on the Torlesse and Big Ben Ranges. Features slim-leaved snow tussock and unusual scree plants including vegetable sheep and penwiper. Home to kea, New Zealand falcon, and rock wren.