Waiheke Island, Auckland Te Matuku Marine Reserve protects one of Waiheke Island’s largest and least disturbed estuaries. You can get to Waiheke Island by ferry from downtown Auckland. The reserve is located at the far south-east corner of Waiheke Island and can be accessed by land and sea.
Can you take shells from a marine reserve?
Laws protect all species within a marine reserve. You can’t fish or take any animals or plants from the reserve. Also protected are non-living features such as sand, shells and rocks.
Can you boat in a marine reserve?
For information and opening hours visit If you come across any field or research equipment within the reserve please do not disturb it. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy boating, swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, and picnicking in the marine reserve.
What are some things you can do at a marine reserve?
The entire area is strictly ‘no take’, including marine life, shells, rocks and driftwood. Despite these restrictions, a range of activities that do not harm marine life are still permitted in marine reserves, such as swimming, snorkelling, boating and diving.
What are the rules of a marine reserve?
Know the marine reserve rules Do not collect shellfish or disturb any marine life. Do not feed fish. Do not take any part of the sea floor, including rocks and shells. Do not discharge any waste, sewage or litter.
Do marine reserves see combat?
Those in the Marine Corps Reserve are trained in combat and can be mobilized for active duty in time of war, national emergency, or contingency operations.
How much of the ocean counts as open ocean?
In fact, more than 99% of the inhabitable space on earth is in the open ocean.
Is a Marine reservist considered a veteran?
13 CFR § 125.11 provides: Veteran has the meaning given the term in 38 U.S.C. 101(2). A Reservist or member of the National Guard called to Federal active duty or disabled from a disease or injury incurred or aggravated in line of duty or while in training status also qualify as a veteran.
What is Tete Matuku marine reserve?
Te Matuku Marine Reserve protects one of Waiheke Island’s largest undisturbed estuaries, unique in the Auckland region. Surrounded by native bush, the marine reserve is home to a wide variety of marine, fish and bird life. Established in 2005, it is one of five marine reserves in the Auckland region.
Can You kayak in otakawhe Bay?
Otakawhe Bay is the eastern-most beach of the marine reserve. With easy access from the road it is the perfect place to launch kayaks, although be aware of the tidal currents that effect this bay. Dogs are not allowed in the marine reserve.
How do I get to Waiheke Island reserve?
The reserve is located at the far south-east corner of Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf. It extends into Tamaki Strait and can be accessed by land and sea. By land, access is best by car – there is no public transport on this part of Waiheke Island.
Is otakawhe Bay good for snorkelling?
A varied seabed and clear water makes Otakawhe Bay fun for snorkelling, but beware of strong currents in Waiheke Channel. Note that water within the tidal bay is often murky and not always suitable for snorkelling. The reserve is located at the far south-east corner of Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf.
