Hautai Marine Reserve

Hautai Marine Reserve
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Interactive map showing Hautai Marine Reserve
New Zealand relief map
New Zealand relief map
Hautai Marine Reserve
Location of Hautai Marine Reserve in New Zealand
LocationWest Coast Region, New Zealand
Nearest cityHaast
Coordinates44°14′23″S 168°06′16″E / 44.23980°S 168.10447°E / -44.23980; 168.10447
Governing 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.