We specialise in fullday guided fishing trips hunting the workups and reefs around the hauraki gulf. The hauraki gulf marine park is east of the auckland and waikato regions. Explore the islands of the hauraki gulf auckland nz albom. Published september 2016 an environmental, social and cultural history of the hauraki gulf. It consists of conservation areas, various types of reserves administered by the crown, private land vested in the park, the common marine and coastal area within the hauraki gulf except that held for defence purposes, and all seawater within the hauraki gulf. Hauraki gulf islands nature reserves map hauraki gulf new. Underwater life of the hauraki gulf auckland council. State of the environment report 2014 find, read and cite. Stretching between auckland and the coromandel peninsula, the hauraki gulf is dotted with motu islands, and is as equally stunning as northlands bay of islands. Explore hauraki gulf islands holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Hgmp stands for hauraki gulf marine park new zealand. Bay of islands hauraki gulf maritime park great barrier island white island the cavalli islands the south island offers. Experience the diverse wildlife and stunning scenery of aucklands hauraki gulf marine park. Our experienced and energetic skippers, george bourke and nick jones, specialise in lure fishing and livebaiting, targeting mainly snapper and kingfish.
Our backyard is the sparkling waters of aucklands hauraki gulf, and we know all the secret spots. Among these features is a stunning diversity of marine environments around open. Although the hauraki gulf maritime park was abolished in 1990, the bylaws are still in force. While the area is very much protected, it is also a popular tourist attraction and there are plenty of activities for visitors to. The hauraki gulf marine park was established in 2000 under the hauraki gulf marine park act. Hauraki gulf islands travel new zealand lonely planet. They asserted that their claims to customary title and rights in the. Why is our whale and dolphin watching safari unique. Get up close and personal with dolphins and whales in their element in the marine park that makes up the hauraki gulf, just a short boat trip from auckland, new zealand. Many rare birds such as the takahe, north island saddleback, north island robin, rifleman, and little spotted kiwi have been reintroduced. Hauraki gulf definition of hauraki gulf by the free.
Read about itineraries, activities, places to stay and travel essentials and get inspiration from the blog in the best guide to islands of the hauraki gulf. For recent hgf meetings and agendas, visit our agendas and minutes page. Fiordland kaikoura marlborough sounds stewart auckland activities new zealand, things to do in auckland new zealand one out of every two international tourists visiting. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Hauraki gulf maritime park auckland, new zealand trover. Among these features is a stunning diversity of marine environments around open coast, rugged islands, sheltered bays and tidal flats. Some islands are only minutes from the city and make excellent day trips. Apply for a hauraki gulf maritime park bylaw permit. An inlet of the southern pacific ocean on the northern coast of north island, new zealand. The hauraki gulf marine park is also established by virtue of the hgmpa. We also offer water taxi services to all the beautiful islands and bays. The hauraki gulf has a quality and diversity of biology and landscape that makes it outstanding within new zealand. Hauraki gulf has a quality and diversity of biology and landscape that makes it outstanding within new zealand. Since 1984, thousands of volunteers have planted more than a.
The islands of the gulf are valued as the habitats. The countrys elongated island geography in the south pacific ocean results in maritime climates with considerable regional variation from north to south. New zealand wine is produced in several winegrowing regions of new zealand. They are located 75 kilometres southeast of auckland, at the foot of the coromandel peninsula and occupy the southern. Hgmp is defined as hauraki gulf marine park new zealand rarely. The hauraki gulf marine park act 2000 hgmpa provides special recognition for the hauraki gulf and this has implications for the resource management framework. This very special publication is an environmental, social and cultural history of our association with this. Hauraki gulf marine park covers an area of more than 1. There are more than 50 islands within the park, many of which are public conservation lands managed by us. Motutapu island otherwise known as motutapu is a 1,510 ha 3,700 acres island in the hauraki gulf to the northeast of the city of auckland, new zealand. All costs relating to the application are payable by the applicant to the department of conservation see section 60b of the conservation act 1987. Most of the gulf is part of the hauraki gulf marine park. Over 280,000 trees were replanted between 1984 and 1994. Dont miss out on great deals for things to do on your trip to auckland.
It is proposed to exclude the west coast of the auckland and waikato regions at this stage as this would involve quite different communities of interest and the availability of biological data for the west coast. Camp includes staying overnight in any tent, bivouac, vehicle or boat. Hgmp hauraki gulf marine park new zealand acronymfinder. It contains the waitemata harbour, firth of thames and eastern coastline of the coromandel peninsula. Many of the islands are recreation reserves popular with daytrippers and others are conservation sanctuaries for endangered bird species. Plan your visit to islands of the hauraki gulf, new zealand. Hauraki gulf islands there are around 50 islands in the hauraki gulf, many of which can be reached by ferry from downtown auckland which includes the iconic rangitoto island, a volcano which only emerged from the sea around 600 years ago. It has an area of 4000 km2, and lies between, in anticlockwise order, the auckland region, the hauraki plains, the coromandel peninsula, and great barrier island. Sections 7 and 8 of the hauraki gulf marine park act 2000 state. Mar 29, 2014 in 1984 a native replanting programme began. Hauraki gulf synonyms, hauraki gulf pronunciation, hauraki gulf translation, english dictionary definition of hauraki gulf. The hauraki gulf maritime park bylaws which were passed by the board on 21st august, 1984 and approved by the minister of lands on 26th september.
Hauraki gulf maritime park bylaws 1984 relating to organised groups and activities. But the need for cooperation, and the need for integrated management, recognised in the establishment by local authorities of the hauraki gulf forum, by auckland city of vision hauraki, by tangata whenua in the motutapu accord, and by the government in establishing in 1967 the hauraki gulf maritime park, still remains. Best trails in hauraki gulf maritime park auckland, new zealand. Aucklands hauraki gulf marine park nz gulf eco adventures. It is entered from the north by the jellicoe and cradock channels west and east of little barrier island and from the northeast by colville channel between great barrier island and the coromandel. The story of the hauraki gulf by raewyn peart scoop news.
The marine park is right on aucklands doorstep and. Like many other new world wines, it is usually produced and labelled as single varietal wines, or if blended the varietal components are listed on the label. It is proposed that the area covered by the plan be the hauraki gulf marine park as defined in the hauraki gulf marine park act 2000. Tonight, the environmental defence society launches the story of the hauraki gulf, a high quality, hardcovered, coffeetable book published. Compelling new book celebrates the hauraki gulf scoop news. The hauraki gulf maritime park not to be confused with the hauraki gulf marine park was created by the hauraki gulf maritime park act in 1967.
The story of the hauraki gulf discovery, transformation, restoration raewyn peart. Hauraki gulf marine park act 2000 that is inconsistent with its duties of active protection of their rangatiratanga and kaitiakitanga, and by doing so has breached the principles of the treaty of waitangi. This page was last edited on 3 september 2018, at 18. Named after te haupa, an important ngati paoa chief, this small island has a small reef system on the north east corner that can produce some great fishing when the. The gulf contains more than 50 islands, from rocky islets barely above the hightide mark to suburban waiheke and the massive great barrier, lurking on the horizon. Its a wildnerness playground on the doorstep of our largest city. Hauraki gulf maritime park and the bay of islands maritime and historic park bylaws.
Explore the islands of the hauraki gulf auckland nz. Hauraki gulf marine park new zealand customs service yumpu. Hauraki gulf maritime park activities at new zealand. Hauraki gulf, large gulf of the south pacific ocean indenting eastern north island, new zealand. The hauraki gulf forum hgf is a statutory body, which promotes and facilitates integrated management and the protection and enhancement of the hauraki gulf, under the hauraki gulf marine park act 2000. Check out the best tours and activities to experience hauraki gulf islands. Hauraki gulf islands nature reserves map hauraki gulf. This book is a celebration of the hauraki gulf islands the beautiful land and seascape we are fortunate to have access to. The hauraki gulf marine park was established in 2000 and is the first of its kind in new zealand. Hauraki gulf and islands exploring my own backyard. Only a handful of the islands offer anything to purchase, so be prepared with enough food and water for your visit. Hauraki gulf marine park act 2000 no 1 as at 17 january 2019. The hauraki gulf tikapa moana is a coastal feature of the north island of new zealand.
Hauraki gulf maritime park and the bay of islands maritime. Tiritiri matangi open sanctuary, hauraki gulf marine park. Start your tour from the viaduct harbour in downtown central auckland and explore the natural beauty of the hauraki gulf marine park on our purposebuilt, 65foot 20metre marine research vessel. In a callous act of vandalism, the new management team. Hauraki gulf article about hauraki gulf by the free.
Hauraki gulf marine park act 2000 no 1 as at 17 january. They offer exploration, hiking, and relaxation, a simple getaway from the hustle of the nearby big city, auckland new zealand. Aucklands stunning hauraki gulf is well known for its yachting and beautiful offshore islands, but its also regarded as one of the most biologically and geographically diverse marine parks in the world and best of all. You need permission to interact with wildlife or use public conservation land for reasons other than personal recreation. Hauraki gulf map auckland region, new zealand mapcarta.
Hauraki gulf maritime park at new zealand tourism guide. Auckland minute book 1, folio 26, maori land court records. Tiritiri matangi island is a 220 hectare open wildlife sanctuary situated in the hauraki gulf. The government is taking action to improve the health of the hauraki gulf by supporting the restoration of shellfish reefs and beds announced minister for conservation eugenie sage at a meeting of the hauraki gulf forum in auckland on tuesday evening. Jan 09, 2011 get up close and personal with dolphins and whales in their element in the marine park that makes up the hauraki gulf, just a short boat trip from auckland, new zealand. Learn from marine researchers on board, working to protect the whales.
In 2014, the gulf was officially named hauraki gulf. This is the only daily whale and dolphin watching safari operating directly from a new zealand city. Both are a short walk from the wharf and have safe swimming bring a picnic and a. Nov 28, 2016 the gulf contains more than 50 islands, from rocky islets barely above the hightide mark to suburban waiheke and the massive great barrier, lurking on the horizon. It has an area of 4000 km 2, and lies between, in anticlockwise order, the auckland region, the hauraki plains, the coromandel peninsula, and great barrier island. Hauraki gulf islands nature reserves map near hauraki gulf, new zealand. Enjoy whale watching, dolphin encounters and an abundance of seabirds while learning from onboard experts and directly supporting our conservation efforts. The hauraki gulf is a coastal feature of new zealands north island.
Islands of the hauraki gulf new zealand travel guide. The hauraki gulf is a national park of the sea, with protected islands and lots of wildlife both marine and terrestrial. The hauraki gulf maritime park is a magical playground of 50 islands and countless reef structures right on aucklands doorstep. Auckland council district plan hauraki gulf islands section operative page 3. Saddle island is another one of the hauraki gulfs stunning small islands, with a beautiful long sandy beach on the north west side over looking the entrance to mahurangi estuary and several other mainland beaches. Imagine over a million hectares of sparkling blue water dotted with over 50 lush islands and you have the islands of the hauraki gulf. Hauraki gulf marine park archives wilderness magazine. The island is managed by the department of conservation in partnership with a volunteer community group, supporters of tiritiri matangi. Tiritiri matangi means looking into the wind or wind tossing about in maori. Remarkably though, one of the habitat types which once dominated and defined the gulf is now almost completely absent. Help keep our trails and parks open during covid19 by committing to social distancing. The island is part of the hauraki gulf maritime park. See wild marine animals and rare birds in their natural habitat. Shows nature reserves, marine reserves, and boundary of hauraki gulf marine park.
The marine park lies on the east coast of the auckland and waikato regions, and includes the waitemata harbour, firth of thames and eastern coastline of the. Hauraki gulf marine park, the playground of auckland. How is hauraki gulf marine park new zealand abbreviated. Board means the hauraki gulf maritime park board appointed under the hauraki gulf maritime park act 1967.
Rotoroa island is home to two beautiful golden beaches ladies bay and mens bay. The hauraki gulf mussel reef restoration trust is a group of scientists, planners, conservationists, recreational fishers, community advocates and business people restoring the historic mussel reefs of the firth of thames and tamaki strait. It is entered from the north by the jellicoe and cradock channels west and east of little barrier island and from the northeast by colville channel between great barrier island and the coromandel peninsula. Hauraki gulf article about hauraki gulf by the free dictionary. There are around 50 islands in the hauraki gulf, many of which can be reached by ferry from downtown auckland which includes the iconic rangitoto island, a volcano which only emerged from the sea around 600 years ago. Marine park treasures of the hauraki gulf mussel reefs kutai, kuku very special, nationally significant qualities are recognised in. As our first national park of the sea, made up of 1. This is the only daily whale and dolphin watching safari operating directly from a new zealand. The hauraki plains are a geographical feature and nonadministrative area though hauraki plains county council existed from 1920 to 1989 and a statistical area unit remains located in the northern north island of new zealand, at the lower northern end of the thames valley.
The hauraki gulf marine park is also new zealands largest marine reserve, protecting our precious marine and birdlife. Hauraki gulf maritime park and the bay of islands maritime and. Other islands worth noting are great barrier island which is around 4 hours by boat from auckland. The hauraki gulf marine park is the only marine park in new zealand and stretches over 1. Oneoff activity application hauraki gulf maritime park. The jewel in the crown of the hauraki gulf is little barrier island. This is the 4th edition of this popular guide book. Kelly and others published hauraki gulf, tikapa moana te moananui a toi.
We presented a paper at the forums september 2003 meeting and the following resolution was passed, that the forum members support and assist the department of conservation and the ministry of fisheries in the development of an overall strategic plan for the protection of marine biodiversity within the hauraki gulf marine park. The hauraki gulf forum meets quarterly to examine issues related to the integrated management of the hauraki gulf. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Kia ora, we offer our guests one of the best fishing experiences in the world.
Land included in park to give effect to legislation settling historical treaty of waitangi claims. May 23, 2006 shows nature reserves, marine reserves, and boundary of hauraki gulf marine park. Islands of the hauraki gulf art and tels diary of new. The hauraki gulf maritime park act of 1967 charges the park board with the management of the park in such amanner astoensure tothe public the lnaximum proper use and enjoyment of the park c.
The hauraki gulf forum produces a triennial assessment of the state of the hauraki gulf and the. The spectacular beauty of more than 50 islands, seemingly endless bays, often deserted idyllic beaches, scarletsplashed pohutakawa forests and the natural backdrop in general of sweeping sand, crystal sea and blue sky are a big draw. Aucklands stunning hauraki gulf is well known for its yachting and beautiful offshore islands, but its also regarded as one of the most biologically and geographically diverse marine parks in the world and best of all, its right on the doorstep of the central city. View the bylaws of the hauraki gulf maritime park and the bay of islands maritime and historic park. Hauraki gulf islands 40 km boundary of hauraki gulf marine park nature reserves no landing without permit manne reserves no fishing department of conservation reserves visitors welcome underwater power cables do not anchor locality map mercury islands red merew l. For an unforgettable experience, jump on a whale and dolphin safari and head out to see these beautiful animals in their natural habitat. The quter iilands jokm distant from the mainland of hauraki gulf 1iaritime park ccmprise less than 0. Cruise the waters of hauraki gulf marine park in search of whales, dolphins and penguins on a halfday tour from auckland. Take a cruise in the hauraki gulf marine park to spot dolphins and whales. Islands of the hauraki gulf imagine seeing a huge whale breach the waters just a few metres away from your boat, or a playful dolphin racing along beside you in the ocean.
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