View of Waikaranga Seal Rock, with Mount Taranaki in the background

Tapuae Marine Reserve

Located in the Taranaki region

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Introduction

The 1,404 ha Tapuae Marine Reserve is on the rugged Taranaki coast close to New Plymouth and adjoins the Ngā Motu/Sugar Loaf Islands Marine Protected Area.

Tapuae Marine Reserve was established in 2008 and is 1,404 hectares. It borders Ngā Motu/Sugar Loaf Islands Marine Protected Area. The rules for these areas are different. In Tapuae Marine Reserve, you can't fish or remove marine life or natural material. In Ngā Motu/Sugar Loaf Islands Marine Protected Area, some forms of fishing are permitted.

Protect our marine reserves
  • No fishing of any kind.
  • Don't take or kill marine life.
  • Don't remove or disturb any marine life or materials.
  • Don't feed fish - it disturbs their natural behaviour.
  • Take care when anchoring to avoid damaging the sea floor.