The Kahukura marine reserve at Charles Sound covers an area of about 464 hectares and was one of eight reserves established in 2005 as part of the management measures proposed by the Guardians of Fiordland.

Kahukura marine reserve map-Charles Sound Fiordland

 

 
Publication

Video clip about Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) from Protecting our seas DVD

Marine mammal (and other wildlife) Code of Management - Doubtful Sound bottlenose dolphins

 

Publication

Review of the Marine Reserves Act 1971

Maps
Information and maps of Fiordland's marine reserves (PDF, 1230K) Note: this is a very large file and may take some time to download
Information

Fiords

Fiords - Te Ara Encyclopedia of NZ

Fiordland Marine Guardians website

Contact

More information on these marine reserves in Fiordland is available from:

Te Anau Area Office
Phone:      +64 3 249 0200
Email:   fiordlandvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Southland Conservancy Office
Phone:      +64 3 211 2400
Email:   invercargill@doc.govt.nz
Full office details