New Zealand · Spearfishing zone
Akaroa Marine Reserve
Prohibited zonemarine reserve
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Akaroa Marine Reserve.
A fully no-take marine reserve (Marine Reserves Act 1971) on the eastern side of Akaroa Harbour, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury; all fishing including spearfishing is prohibited.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
43.8824°S, 172.9651°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for New Zealand
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
No license requiredvia Fisheries New Zealand (Ministry for Primary Industries)
