Tonga Island Marine Reserve

Tonga Island Marine Reserve
LocationNew Zealand
Nearest cityNelson
Coordinates40°52′49″S 173°04′28″E / 40.8802°S 173.0745°E / -40.8802; 173.0745
Area1,835 ha (4,530 acres)
Established1993
Governing bodyDepartment of Conservation

Tonga Island Marine Reserve is a protected area on the northern coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It surrounds Tonga Island and is next to the Abel Tasman National Park. The marine reserve was created in 1993 and covers an area of 1,835 hectares (7.08 sq mi).

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