Paddle boarding in Te Matuku Marine Reserve.

Te Matuku Marine Reserve

Located in the Auckland region

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Introduction

Te Matuku Marine Reserve protects one of Waiheke Island's largest and least disturbed estuaries, along with an area outside Te Matuku Bay in the Waiheke Channel. 

The marine reserve was established in 2005 and is 613 hectares.

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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.