Hautai Marine Reserve
Hautai Marine Reserve | |
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![]() ![]() Hautai Marine Reserve | |
Location | West Coast Region, New Zealand |
Nearest city | Haast |
Coordinates | 44°14′23″S 168°06′16″E / 44.23980°S 168.10447°ECoordinates: 44°14′23″S 168°06′16″E / 44.23980°S 168.10447°E |
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.[1]
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.[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Hautai Marine Reserve". doc.govt.nz. Department of Conservation.
Categories:
- Marine reserves of New Zealand
- Protected areas of the West Coast, New Zealand
- Westland District