Akaroa Marine Reserve, Marine reserve in Banks Peninsula Community, New Zealand.
The reserve spans 512 hectares at the entrance of Akaroa Harbour, providing protection for diverse marine species including dolphins, seals, and penguins.
The establishment process began in 1990 with exploratory dives by Forest and Bird, leading to official designation as a protected area in 2014.
Local organizations conduct marine education programs to inform visitors about conservation methods and the protection of native species in the reserve.
Visitors can access the reserve through guided boat tours from Akaroa Township or use public boat ramps at Duvauchelle, Akaroa, and Wainui.
The waters within the reserve serve as a habitat for Hector's dolphins, which measure only 1.4 meters in length at maturity.
Location: Banks Peninsula Community
GPS coordinates: -43.88523,172.96159
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:24
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House (Formerly Oinako House)
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Gaiety Hall
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Akaroa Kinman cannon
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Britomart Monument
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Ethels Cinema, Cafe & Bar
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Statue of Frank Worsley
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Shops
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The Giant's House
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Akaroa Community and School Library
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Langlois-Eteveneaux House
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Narbey House
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Rue Jolie Bridge
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Blythcliffe
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Courthouse
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Akaroa Coronation Library
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Beach Road Bridge
8.4 km
Bank of New Zealand Building
8.9 km
Donnet House
8.3 km
Masonic Hall
8.1 km
Akaroa photography shop
8.9 km
Akaroa War Memorial
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Shipping Office
8.4 km
Naumai
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Ōnuku Marae
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Customhouse
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