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Tapuae Marine Reserve

Taranaki region

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Map highlighting the Taranaki region of New Zealand.

The 1404ha Tapuae Marine Reserve with its diverse range of habitats from canyons to boulder fields provide a safe haven and nursery for a wealth of underwater life.

Location

Tapuae Marine Reserve adjoins the Sugar Loaf Island Marine Protected Area (SLIMPA), south of New Plymouth.

Highlights:

Monitoring in Tapuae Marine Reserve

The establishment of Tapuae Marine Reserve has created exciting opportunities for scientific studies to be undertaken.

Ngā Motu/Sugar Loaf Islands Marine Protected Area

The Sugar Loaf Islands Marine Protected Area comprises 749 hectares of seabed, foreshore and water around the Ngā Motu/Sugar Loaf Islands. It offers some great recreational opportunities.

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Publications

Tapuae Marine Reserve brochure (PDF, 539K)

Weather

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Maps

Map of Tapuae Marine Reserve (PDF, 160K)

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Egmont National Park

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

Contacts

Taranaki Area Office
Phone:	+64 6 759 0350

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