Hautai Marine Reserve
| Hautai Marine Reserve | |
|---|---|
 Interactive map showing Hautai Marine Reserve | |
  Hautai Marine Reserve Location of Hautai Marine Reserve in New Zealand | |
| Location | West Coast Region, New Zealand |
| Nearest city | Haast |
| Coordinates | 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.