Tonga Island Marine Reserve | |
Map: | New Zealand |
Map Alt: | Map of New Zealand showing the location of the reserve. |
Map Width: | 200 |
Location: | New Zealand |
Nearest City: | Nelson |
Coordinates: | -40.8802°N 173.0745°W |
Area: | 1835 ha |
Established: | 1993 |
Governing Body: | Department of Conservation |
Tonga Island Marine Reserve is a protected area on the northern coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It surrounds Tonga Island and is next to the Abel Tasman National Park. The marine reserve was created in 1993 and covers an area of 1835ha.[1]