Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve

Map & boundaries

The Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve protects 237 hectares and is made up of Motukaroro (Aubrey/Passage Island) near Reotahi, and an intertidal mudflat/mangrove environment at Waikaraka.

View the Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve information sheet for an overview of the boundaries and the various boundary markers.

Map of Motukaroro with GPS points (WGS 84)

Map of Motukaroro (click map to download an A4, high-resolution version of the map, PDF, 438K).

Download an A4-size version of the map (PDF, 438K)

Map of Waikaraka with GPS points (WGS 84)

Map of Waikaraka (click map to download an A4, high-resolution version of the map, PDF, 389K).

Download an A4-size version of the map (PDF, 389K)

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Publications

Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve information sheet

Motukaroro poster

Waikaraka poster

Weather

NZ weather

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

Learn more

Learn more about driving on the Beach - NRC website
Get involved in CoastCare - NRC website

Stop the spread of didymo

Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Tips for driving on unsealed roads

Contacts

Whangarei Area Office
Phone: +64 9 470 3304
Email: whangareiao@doc.govt.nz
Full office details
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