Activities in Parininihi Marine Reserve
No fishing or crayfish potting is allowed within the marine reserve boundaries.
Although the area between Pariokariwa Point and 200 metres north of the Waipingau Stream mouth out to 750 m has been kept available for surfcasting, it is not permitted between a point 200 m north of Waipingau Stream and Katikatiaka Pa.
As with surfcasting, gathering kaimoana will still be allowed in the areas that have been excluded from the reserve.
Diving is permitted in the reserve, as long as divers are only taking photos or observing - no taking of crayfish, no spear-fishing. The best time of year to dive this reserve is January to April.