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Fog surrounds Rangitoto Island.
Hauraki Gulf Marine Park/Ko te Pataka kai o Tikapa Moana Te Moananui ā Toi
The park covers an area of more than 1.2 million hectares in the Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana, Waitemata Harbour, Firth of Thames and the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula.

There are more than 50 islands within the park, many of which are public conservation lands and waters. Follow the rules for marine protection and visiting islands. You may also need permits for landing on the islands and holding events there.

An operation to eradicate rodents from Te Haupa Island Scenic Reserve will be carried out using cereal pellets containing Brodifacoum from 17 August to November 2026. See Te Haupa Island Scenic Reserve eradication (PDF, 213K)