Te Paepae o Aotea (Volkner Rocks) Marine Reserve
| Te Paepae o Aotea (Volkner Rocks) Marine Reserve | |
|---|---|
Te Paepae o Aotea are visible to the upper left, beyond Whakaari/White Island | |
| Location | Bay of Plenty, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 37°28′05″S 177°07′48″E / 37.46806°S 177.13000°E |
| Area | 1,267 hectares (3,130 acres) |
| Established | 2006 |
| Governing body | Department of Conservation |
Te Paepae o Aotea (Volkner Rocks) Marine Reserve is a marine reserve covering an area of 1,267 hectares (3,130 acres) in the Bay of Plenty of New Zealand's North Island. It includes an area around Te Paepae o Aotea, 55 kilometres (34 mi) north-northwest of Whakatāne and 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) northwest of Whakaari/White Island.
The reserve was established in 2006 and is administered by the Department of Conservation.