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Te Tapuwae O Rongokako Marine Reserve

This marine is a special area of coastal and marine environment in which marine life and natural features are legally protected. It's home to eight different marine habitats including inshore reef, rocky inter-tidal platforms and sediment flats.

Located at the northern end of Pouawa Beach, visit the marine reserve so that you can observe and enjoy the scenery and variety of life that flourishes in a protected environment. The beach and inter-tidal reefs, which are best explored at low tide, show a plethora of marine plants and animals. There is also a wide variety of bird life. There is no real walking track, but you can stroll the sandy beach easily. It's about 4km in length which takes an hour, or snorkel in the reserve to explore the channels close to the shore. Snorkelers can explore the rocks close to the shore. Divers will see a variety of seaweeds, kina, marine snails, sponges and many other marine animals.

NOTE: It is illegal to take, disturb, kill or damage anything within the reserve.

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Tairawhiti Gisborne Tourism

Commercial organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷ Gisborne

Categories

Diving
Outside the Square
Walking
Public Parks
Free

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-38.6071755584706

178.191318416596

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-38.6071755584706
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178.191318416596

Feature	Value	Info
Track Duration	1 to 2 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 1 to 2 hours	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 1 to 2 hours
Track Difficulty	Moderate walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Length	10km to 20km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 10km to 20km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 10km to 20km
DOC Track Category	Walking track DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Walking track Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required.	DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Walking track Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required.
Weather Requirement	Fine weather Weather Requirement What weather conditions are necessary for this experience to operate? Fine weather The experience only operates when the weather is fine (no rain, snow or significant winds).	Weather Requirement What weather conditions are necessary for this experience to operate? Fine weather The experience only operates when the weather is fine (no rain, snow or significant winds).
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.