Tonga Island Marine Reserve

#280 among destinations in New Zealand

Nature, Natural attraction, Marine reserve

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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 1,835 hectares. ()

Established: 1993 (31 years ago)Area: 7.06 mi²Coordinates: 40°52'50"S, 173°4'16"E

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TasmanNew Zealand

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Tonga Island Marine Reserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Abel Tasman Coast Track, Tonga Island.

3.5 miS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Abel Tasman Coast Track, Abel Tasman National Park
90 min walk • The Abel Tasman Coast Track is a 60 kilometres long walking track within the Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand. It extends from Mārahau in the south to Wainui in the north, with many side tracks.
0.5 miSW
Island
Tonga Island
13 min walk • Tonga Island is a small island in Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere, off the northern coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It lies within the Abel Tasman National Park, about 1 kilometre off Onetahuti Beach.

Tonga Island Marine Reserve

Facts and practical information

Tonga Island Marine Reserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Abel Tasman Coast Track, Abel Tasman National Park

Tonga Island