Te Whanganui-a-Hei Marine Reserve
A great place for diving and snorkelling, the reserve features sponge gardens and an array of marine life that depend on the reefs. Hahei and Cathedral Cove beaches are safe swimming beaches.
There are many recreational opportunities and places of interest to visit in the area. You can enjoy snorkelling, diving, boating and walking scenic tracks.
There are no places to stay at Te Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve but there is a range of accommodation available nearby at Hahei or at Whitianga.
Make sure you’re aware of all rules that apply to visiting Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve.
DOC is monitoring the changes in the Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve. In this section you can review some of the results of this monitoring programme.
Te Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve factsheet (PDF, 98K)
Video clip about Te Whanganui-a-Hei from Protecting our seas DVD
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New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres
Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.
Safety information
Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.
