Ulva Island-Te Wharawhara Marine Reserve

Ulva Island-Te Wharawhara Marine Reserve
Photography of inlet from Ulva Island ferry terminal
The marine reserve includes areas between Ulva Island in the foreground and Native Island in the background
New Zealand South Island relief map
New Zealand South Island relief map
LocationSouthland, New Zealand
Coordinates46°54′58″S 168°01′03″E / 46.9162378°S 168.017473°E / -46.9162378; 168.017473
Area1,075 hectares (2,660 acres)
Established2004
Governing bodyDepartment of Conservation

Ulva Island-Te Wharawhara Marine Reserve is a marine reserve covering an area of 1,075 hectares (2,660 acres) south-west and north-east of Ulva Island, in the Paterson Inlet of New Zealand's Stewart Island. It was established in 2004 and is administered by the Department of Conservation.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Ulva Island - Te Wharawhara Marine Reserve". doc.govt.nz. Department of Conservation.
  2. ^ Hutching, Gerard. "Marine protected areas". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.