Hautai Marine Reserve Explained

Hautai Marine Reserve
Iucn Category:Ia
Map:New Zealand
Relief:1
Map Alt:New Zealand relief map
Label:Hautai Marine Reserve
Label Position:right
Location:West Coast Region, New Zealand
Nearest City:Haast
Coordinates:-44.2398°N 168.1045°W
Governing Body:Department 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.

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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hautai Marine Reserve . doc.govt.nz . Department of Conservation.