Te Whanganui-o-Hei / Cathedral Cove Marine Reserve, Marine reserve in Thames-Coromandel District, New Zealand.
The reserve encompasses 840 hectares of protected marine environments, featuring sea caves, clear waters, and diverse marine species along the Coromandel Peninsula.
Established in 1992, the reserve was created to safeguard marine ecosystems and provide a protected habitat for numerous fish species and underwater plants.
The name Te Whanganui-o-Hei translates to 'the great bay of Hei', referring to a tohunga from the Te Arawa waka who claimed this area.
Visitors can explore the marine reserve through snorkeling, kayaking, or walking along coastal tracks that connect to various observation points.
The reserve's natural rock archway gained international recognition after appearing in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian and Microsoft Windows 10 wallpapers.
Location: Thames-Coromandel District
GPS coordinates: -36.81878,175.78207
Latest update: March 7, 2025 14:38
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