Hakaumama'o Reef Reserve

Statutory marine/reef reserve on the outer barrier reef north of Tongatapu, declared in 1979 under the Parks and Reserves Act 1976; collection of shells and marine life (including spearfishing) is prohibited. Largest of the Tongatapu reef reserves (~126-159 ha). Located on the outer reef approximately 14 km north of Nuku'alofa, in the same northern lagoon/reef system as Pangaimotu and Malinoa. Center point approximate (no exact boundary table published).