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Akaroa Marine Reserve
https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/editorial/akaroa-marine-reserve/
Akaroa is a very special place, visited by the world’s smallest dolphin, the Hector’s dolphin. The Akaroa Marine Reserve lies at the mouth of the harbour and it’s easy to...
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Our marine reserves: treasures under the sea
https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/editorial/editorial-thematic-marine-reserves-intro/
Once upon a time (before 1975, that is) there were no marine reserves around the shores of Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Fiordland Marine Reserves
https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/editorial/fiordland-marine-reserves/
Fiordland’s ten marine reserves border the Fiordland National Park and are a fantastic example of protected natural environments.
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Te Tapuwae o Rongokako Marine Reserve
https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/editorial/te-tapuwae-o-rongokako-marine-reserve/
This marine reserve north of Gisborne on the North Island’s east coast is special, as it hosts eight different marine habitats, including inshore reef, rocky intertidal platforms and sediment flats.
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Karangahake Windows Walk
https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/editorial/karangahake-windows-walk/
This spectacular walk passes through the relics of the Talisman and Crown mining operations in Karangahake Gorge.
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Te Angiangi Marine Reserve
https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/editorial/te-angiangi-marine-reserve/
Te Angiangi Marine Reserve protects a piece of the Central Hawke’s Bay coast and is a great spot for diving and snorkelling.
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Cape Rēinga Te Rerenga Wairua Lighthouse Walk
https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/editorial/cape-reinga-te-rerenga-wairua-lighthouse-walk/
Take a short stroll from the Cape Rēinga Te Rerenga Wairua car park down to the lighthouse. From here you can enjoy the outstanding panoramic views.
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Mimiwhangata Coastal Park Marine Reserve
https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/editorial/mimiwhangata-coastal-park-marine-reserve/
Mimiwhangata Coastal Park near Whangārei is home to recovering bird and marine species, lovely coastal walks and lots of opportunities for water activities.
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Whangārei Harbour Marine Reserve
https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/editorial/whangarei-harbour-marine-reserve/
The marine environment in Northland’s Whangārei Harbour is of distinctive quality, and two marine areas are set aside for protection: around Motukaroro (Passage) Island and at Waikaraka.
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Westhaven (Whanganui Inlet) marine and wildlife reserve
https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/editorial/westhaven-whanganui-inlet-marine-and-wildlife-reserve/
Westhaven, in the Nelson/Tasman region, is the first estuary in New Zealand to be protected by a combination of marine and wildlife reserve.