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Keep the island predator free
After intensive pest management Tuhua was finally declared predator free in 2002. The Tuhua Trust Board with the Department of Conservation worked to rid the island of introduced pests such as kiore, Norwegian rats, feral cats and pigs. In the absence of these pests, Tuhua can offer a safe home to species that have suffered from predation on the mainland, like the North Island Robin and the Pateke. It is the responsibility of every visitor to follow the quarantine restrictions to help keep Tuhua pest-free.
View of shoreline at Tuhua (Mayor
Island) Marine Reserve
The island has had the conservation status of a wildlife refuge since 1953 and is administered by the Mayor Island Board of Trustees.
Landing on the island
The only permitted landing site is South East Bay, permission should be obtained for this by prior arrangement with the owners.
Quarantine regulations
There are strict quarantine regulations in place, so all visitors are required to report to the caretaker on arrival. No cargo or luggage is to be brought ashore without the permission of the caretaker. Cargo or luggage ought to be brought ashore during daylight and unpacked in the unpacking enclosure. Charter boat operators should contact DOC for more detailed quarantine procedures prior to planning any visit to Tuhua.