Ulva Island, in Stewart Island Rakiura’s Paterson Inlet, is one of the country’s southernmost marine reserves.

The marine reserve surrounding Tūhua, or Mayor Island, is a wonderful dive spot, with a mixture of shallow reef and...

The Abel Tasman National Park is renowned for its golden sand beaches, intimate coves and excellent summer weather.

Te Angiangi Marine Reserve protects a piece of the Central Hawke’s Bay coast and is a great spot for diving...

Taputeranga Marine Reserve is only 6km from Wellington’s city centre and offers snorkelling, diving and walking opportunities.

The 1404ha Tapuae Marine Reserve on the rugged Taranaki coast close to New Plymouth and adjoining the Ngā Motu/Sugar Loaf...

Beneath the waves at the Poor Knights, New Zealand’s second marine reserve, the caves, arches, tunnels and sheer cliffs provide...

This 1800ha marine reserve encloses a typical slice of the north Taranaki coastline, as well as the possibly unique sponge...

Akaroa is a very special place, visited by the world’s smallest dolphin, the Hector’s dolphin.

If you were to assume that Te Ika a Māui – the Great Fish of Māui – was a species...