Te Whanganui-a-Hei Marine Reserve

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Te Whanganui-a-Hei Marine Reserve is a protected coastal marine area on New Zealand’s Coromandel Peninsula, renowned for its scenic volcanic coastline, clear waters, and rich marine biodiversity.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf marine reserve
protected area
adjacentTo Cathedral Cove Walk
allows diving
kayaking
snorkelling
swimming
area approximately 9 square kilometres
approximately 900 hectares
attracts domestic tourists
international tourists
coastlineType volcanic coastline
containsFeature Cathedral Cove
offshore rock stacks
rocky reefs
sandy beaches
sea caves
country New Zealand
culturalSignificanceFor Māori
ecosystemType temperate coastal marine ecosystem
established 1992
governedBy Marine Reserves Act 1971 (New Zealand)
habitatFor crayfish
invertebrates
kelp forests
reef fish
snapper
hasWaterClarity high
knownFor clear waters
rich marine biodiversity
scenic coastal landscapes
legalStatus no-take marine reserve
locatedIn Coromandel Peninsula
North Island
Waikato region
linked to: Waikato Region
managementPlan Te Whanganui-a-Hei Marine Reserve management plan
namedAfter Te Whanganui-a-Hei (the great bay of Hei)
linked to: Te Whanganui-A-Hei
nearestCity Thames
nearestTown Hahei
overseesBody Department of Conservation (New Zealand)
partOf New Zealand marine reserve network
prohibits disturbance of marine life
fishing
taking of marine life
purpose protection of marine biodiversity
recreation
scientific research
tourismActivity glass-bottom boat tours
guided kayak tours

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Hauraki Gulf hasMarineReserve Te Whanganui-a-Hei Marine Reserve
Hauraki Gulf hasMarineReserve Whanganui A Hei Marine Reserve
linked to: Te Whanganui-a-Hei Marine Reserve
Cathedral Cove partOf Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve
linked to: Te Whanganui-a-Hei Marine Reserve