Tāwharanui Marine Reserve, Marine reserve in Rodney district, New Zealand.
The reserve extends across 394 hectares of coastline, featuring underwater reefs, tunnels, caves, and overhangs along the Hauraki Gulf waters.
The area transitioned from Tāwharanui Marine Park established in 1981 to become New Zealand's 34th Marine Reserve in September 2011.
Archaeological findings reveal shell middens and fishing traces from early Māori hapū who utilized the peninsula's marine resources extensively.
Visitors must bring food and water as no stores exist nearby, and swimming activities should only occur during calm weather conditions.
The reserve contains exposed greywacke rocks from the Jurassic Period, hosting marine fossils and providing habitat for fifty fish species.
Location: Rodney
Operator: Department of Conservation
GPS coordinates: -36.36079,174.84142
Latest update: March 17, 2025 06:41
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