The hunua ranges and hills of the coromandel peninsula rise on either side of the firth. The local whale population is small, estimated at less than 200, and is listed as critically endangered in new zealand. 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. Islands of the hauraki gulf new zealand travel guide. Between the beaches, the rocky coastlines of the hauraki gulf are famous for rock oysters. Transport is everywhere from ferrys to buses to biking, boating and walking. The hauraki gulf marine park is also new zealand s largest marine reserve, protecting our precious marine and birdlife. Map overlaying proposed marine protected areas see map 6. Mar 29, 2014 it is a 75 minute journey from downtown auckland to tiritiri matangi. Tikapa moana o hauraki, a sea protected by a sacred rock or mauri placed by the navigator tametekapua of the arawa canoe on an islet at the entrance to the gulf.
A hidden natural gem, the island is open to the public for the first time in 100 years. Eventually the hauraki gulf may be connected with the manukau harbour on the west coast via a channel cut at the head of the tamaki estuary. Exploring spatial and temporal trends in the soundscape of an. Horn rock is actually a large area of rough ground between little barrier and great barrier. 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. Ministry of fisheries mfish figures for december 2004november 2005 estimate a recreational harvest of 674 tonnes of snapper from the inner gulf.
Beyond this lie the hauraki plains, drained by the waihou river and the piako river. Hauraki gulf islands nature reserves map near hauraki gulf, new zealand. You can quickly tell when the conditions are likely to better for boating and fishing. Reference map of waiheke island in the hauraki gulf of new zealand. This large area of foul is one must be hunted with a sounder to find fish as they move around quite a bit. Pdf vessel noise cuts down communication space for vocalising. While that may sound like a bit of a joke, the truth is that as the snapper move into the harbours and ge. Clear waters, stunning islands, vinyards, shopping, boating, walks. Ministry of fisheries mfish figures for december 2004november 2005 estimate a recreational harvest of 674 tonnes of snapper from the inner gulf, or about. The spot delivers large kingfish, snapper, trevally and john dory to name a few. Among these features is a stunning diversity of marine environments around open coast, rugged islands, sheltered bays and tidal flats.
The gulf offers visibility over 20 metres, and due to the easterlies this year it is. Hauraki gulf map auckland region, new zealand mapcarta. 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. Sail rock mauitaha i lady alice i whatupuke i groper rock trig i atihau fanal i hokoromea flax i y y 1 1 1 1 18 16 16. Radio hauraki is a new zealand rock music station that started in 1966. Hauraki gulf mussel reefs kutai, kuku very special, nationally significant qualities are recognised in.
The summaries are useful to assist in understanding the weather patterns as well as planning your day and trips. Right on aucklanda s doorstep lies the hauraki gulf, known throughout the world as a boating paradise. At the southern end of the hauraki gulf is the wide, relatively shallow firth of thames. Choose between buoyweathers new 16day lola forecast model, or the classic ncep 7day model. 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. Auckland harbour and hauraki gulf overnight cruise 2020. The hauraki gulf is also the preferred habitat of a population of brydes whales balaenoptera brydei, a yearroundresident species with an estimated 150 individuals using the area baker et al. Our backyard is the sparkling waters of aucklands hauraki gulf, and we know all the secret spots. It consists of public land reserves and conservation areas administered by doc, the foreshore, seabed and sea. Mokohinau islands groper rock 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. 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. Niwas research vessel tangaroa will set sail from wellington on 21 august to map the seabed in the midtoouter greater hauraki gulf, including the coast off coromandel. The iwi of hauraki s tribal estate is a holistic concept encompassing the sky above and the earth below. Snapper pagrus auratus and rock lobster jasus edwardsii recover and become.
Hauraki gulf fishing report may 16th 2017 duration. Off to horn rock for some serious sweep fishing was the call by our two masters. The various expeditions which have collected in the area have mostly concentrated on dredging, shore collecting and bathypelagic programmes. It was the first private commercial radio station of the modern broadcasting era in new zealand and operated illegally until 1970 to break the monopoly held by the stateowned new zealand broadcasting corporation. In maori, hauraki means wind from the north though the gulf is somewhat sheltered from the prevailing winds and ocean swells by great barrier island, creating benign conditions for aucklands legions of yachties. Hauraki gulf by jan lindsay1 and phil moore2 department of geology universit, of aucklandy privat, baeg 92019, auckland 2peninsula research p, o box 120, waih i summary little barrier islan is thd emergene part otf a large dacite stratovolcano situated in the haurak gulfi 80k, m n oef auckland i. The hauraki gulf forum produces a triennial assessment of the state of the hauraki gulf and the. It covers a land area of 680,000 to 810,000 hectares, in addition to the offshore islands in the hauraki gulf. Deep foul, auckland east coast, new zealand boating. Aug 14, 2014 hauraki gulf snapper fishing in 18ft alloy centre console long boat duration. They asserted that their claims to customary title and rights in the. Kia ora, we offer our guests one of the best fishing experiences in the world. May 23, 2006 hauraki gulf islands nature reserves map near hauraki gulf, new zealand.
Aucklands greatest asset is the islandstudded hauraki gulf, a 70kmsquare patch of ocean to the northeast of the city. The hauraki gulf forum meets quarterly to examine issues related to the integrated management of the hauraki gulf. Raewyn peart subtidal greenlipped mussels once covered over 500km 2 of reefs throughout much of the firth of thames and tamaki strait, forming one of new zealands most productive shallow water ecosystems. The hauraki gulf marine park covers the hauraki gulf, waitemata harbour, firth of thames and the east coast of the coromandel peninsula. Tiritiri matangi island is a 220 hectare open wildlife sanctuary situated in the hauraki gulf. Conucll vnctqsu rock hen and chickens group coppermine l.
Local authorities can add their reserves to the marine park while keeping ownership and control. Anchorite rock, auckland east coast, new zealand boating. All whale sightings should be immediately reported to harbour control as follows. Some islands are only minutes from the city and make excellent day trips. Figure 1 map of the hauraki gulf, new zealand showing the four. The mokohinau islands would have to be the most talked about destination. Hauraki gulf islands travel new zealand lonely planet. For an unforgettable experience, jump on a whale and dolphin safari and head out to see these beautiful animals in their natural habitat. Among these features is a stunning diversity of marine environments around open coast, rugged islands, sheltered. Rumours of huge currents, huge crayfish, and huge kingfish always seem to accompany any mention of horn rock. Catch the ferry from downtown auckland and explore the islands walking tracks, beautiful beaches and collection of. Majority of the passengers boarded here, as there is free parking at gulf harbour. Hauraki gulf area the area of the hauraki gulf commonly used by brydes whales is.
Navigation to charted features in the hauraki gulf. The inner hauraki gulf snapper fishery is a logical place to start looking at the interactions between recreational fishing and marine ecosystems. The location of the virtual and synthetic aids to navigation which will be involved in the trial are listed in the following table. Resource management snapperseye view of the inner hauraki gulf. Hauraki gulf snapper fishing in 18ft alloy centre console long boat duration. Mitigation of vesselstrike mortality of endangered bryde. In 2014, the gulf was officially named hauraki gulf. Most advise to stay away from the shallows and to fish the reef margins. Daylight saving was obviously thought up by a bloke that liked his fishing. Watch the sunset and sunrise over the hauraki gulf from the privacy of an oceanview cabin during this overnight cruise by luxury catamaran. The hauraki gulf tikapa moana also known as te moananuiatoi is of the utmost cultural and. Hauraki gulf auckland central 2020 all you need to.
The hauraki gulf and coromandel are one of the most heavily utilised marine areas in new zealand. Flight hauraki is well positioned to offer a stunning array of scenic flights and transfer flights. May 31, 2018 check out the first episode of the new season of built to fish. The spring septembernovember and fall marchmay are also decent times to visit the. Hauraki gulf marine park department of conservation. Hauraki gulf transit protocol for commercial shipping. Weekly local navigation warning summary monday 25th. We also offer water taxi services to all the beautiful islands and bays.
Most of the gulf is part of the hauraki gulf marine park. Conucll vnctqsu hauraki gulf, auckland new zealand topographic map. Hauraki gulf 1966 encyclopaedia of new zealand te ara. Hauraki gulf islands nature reserves map hauraki gulf. Spearfishing the hauraki gulf new zealand duration.
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. Map of the hauraki gulf, new zealand showing the six listening stations. Weekly local navigation warning summary wednesday 4. Anchorite rock is one of the famous hauraki gulf fishing spots. See the auckland harbour bridge, bean rock lighthouse and devonport from waitemata harbour, then sail past hauraki gulf islands including rangitoto and waiheke. Discover rotoroa islands blend of stunning scenery and captivating history.
The hauraki gulf tikapa moana is a coastal feature of the north island of new zealand. Sugarloaf rock hen and chickens group coppermine l. From its founding until 2012 hauraki played a mix of classic and mainstream rock music. While that may sound like a bit of a joke, the truth is that as the snapper move into the harbours and get ready to breed. Follow ben as he chases some big snapper in sight of nzs biggest city.
While hauraki itself means the north wind, which used to bring raiding parties from that direction the gulf now has another official maori name. Download scientific diagram map of the hauraki gulf, new zealand showing the six listening stations. Geological features of little barrier island, hauraki gulf. The island is managed by the department of conservation in partnership with a volunteer community group, supporters of tiritiri matangi.
Anchorite rock hauraki gulf fishing spots fishingspotx. Destination little barrier and outer hauraki gulf nz fishing world. Study of plankton communities of new zealand waters has been neglected in the past. To the southeast, the 884squaremile 2,290squarekilometre gulf extends into the. The hauraki gulf is one of the few places in the world with a semiresident population of brydes whale. Hauraki gulf by jan lindsay1 and phil moore2 department of geology universit, of aucklandy privat, baeg 92019, auckland 2peninsula research p, o box 120, waih i summary little barrier islan is thd emergene part otf a large dacite stratovolcano situated in the haurak gulfi 80k, m. Hauraki gulf auckland central 2020 all you need to know. Shows nature reserves, marine reserves, and boundary of hauraki gulf marine park. Map of the hauraki gulf including great barrier island, waiheke island, coromandel, kawau island, rangitoto, little barrier island, motutapu, motuihe, tiritiri matangi, motuora, kaikoura island. The spring septembernovember and fall marchmay are also decent times to visit the islands. Hauraki gulf islands map department of conservation.
Hauraki gulf islands nature reserves map hauraki gulf new. Hauraki gulf, large gulf of the south pacific ocean indenting eastern north island, new zealand. Hauraki gulf map great barrier island, waiheke island. Map of the hauraki gulf, new zealand showing the six listening. Extremely useful for viewing the forecast at a glance. Explore hauraki gulf islands holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Now that its upon us, it gives us a legitimate excuse to have at least two practice fishing trips before the weekend. A further sighting in the hauraki gulf in nov 2003 of multiple birds identified as new zealand storm petrels led to the realisation that the species was both extant and apparently locally common. Hauraki gulf and islands exploring my own backyard. Destination little barrier and outer hauraki gulf nz. For recent hgf meetings and agendas, visit our agendas and minutes page.
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