Inner Bay of Islands zone restrictions

For further information on Marine Mammal Safe Zones refer to DOC at doc.govt.nz/marinemammals

Map of the inner Bay of Islands showing areas where restrictions apply.

Map of the inner Bay of Islands zone restrictions. These zones correct at time of publication June 2025.

Key colour light brown for Caulerpa no anchoring or fishing restriction.
Caulerpa – no anchoring or fishing

Key colour yellow for Marine Protection Area – no fishing restriction.
Marine Protection Area – no fishing - Maunganui Bay to Opoura (Oke Bay)

Key colour green for Te Pēwhairangi (Bay of Islands) Marine Mammal Sanctuary restriction.
Te Pēwhairangi (Bay of Islands) Marine Mammal Sanctuary – 5 knots at all times

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