Hautai Marine Reserve

New Zealand marine reserve

44°14′23″S 168°06′16″E / 44.23980°S 168.10447°E / -44.23980; 168.10447Governing bodyDepartment of Conservation

Hautai Marine Reserve is a marine reserve offshore from the Westland District and West Coast Region of New Zealand's South Island.[1]

It is the country's most remote mainland main reserve, located south of Haast, a two day walk from the nearest road, in an area with no walking tracks.[1]

The reserve was established to protect marine habitats and animals of the southern West Coast. Marine mammals like New Zealand fur seals, Fiordland crested penguins and blue penguins are abundant.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Hautai Marine Reserve". doc.govt.nz. Department of Conservation.
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