Pohatu Marine Reserve.

Pōhatu Marine Reserve

Located in Banks Peninsula area in the Canterbury region

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Introduction

Pōhatu Marine Reserve is a sheltered bay on Banks Peninsula’s outer coastline. It is home to some characteristic marine animals like white-flippered blue penguins and New Zealand fur seals.

Pōhatu was established in 1999 and is 215 hectares. Pohatu Marine Reserve is 3 km from Akaroa Marine Reserve.

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.