Goat Island.

Cape Rodney-Okakari Point Marine Reserve (Goat Island)

Located in the Auckland region

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Introduction

Cape Rodney-Okakari Point lies north of Auckland. The marine reserve offers some of the best snorkelling and scuba diving opportunities close to Auckland. Visitors can also enjoy swimming, kayaking and walking on the beach.

The marine reserve was the first to be established globally in 1975 and is 556 hectares.

No dogs allowed

To protect our native wildlife, dogs are not allowed anywhere in this place.

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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.