Te Waewae Bay Marine Mammal Sanctuary
Introduction
The Te Waewae Bay Marine Mammal Sanctuary in Southland is around 35,906 hectares and covers 112.93 km of coastline.The boundary of the Te Waewae Bay Marine Mammal Sanctuary is a line from Pahia point to Sand Hill Point. The area covers approximately 35,906 ha and covers 112.93 km of coastline.
The NZ Gazette notice for a marine mammal sanctuary specifies the restrictions on activities within its boundaries.
All marine mammals are fully protected in New Zealand waters under the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978, which DOC administers.
Map
Te Waewae Bay marine mammal sanctuary boundaries (PDF, 268K)