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Mana Island Scientific Reserve

Location

The 217 hectare island is only 2.5 km from the mainland at its closest point. Visitors are welcome to Mana Island between 8.00 am and 5.00 pm. Access may be made only in the bay between the old woolshed and the wharf. Boats must remain offshore after visitors have landed.

Description

The steep-sided and seemingly flat-topped Mana Island is a distinctive feature of Wellington’s west coast. Mana Island’s name is an abbreviation of Te Mana o Kupe ki Aotearoa, which acknowledges the achievements of Kupe, the legendary 12th Century Polynesian navigator, who discovered this land — Aotearoa.

Walking tracks lead to spectacular views, an historic lighthouse site, and a "concrete gannet colony" (installed above the western cliffs to attract gannets to breed there).

Visit the website below for further information on this area.

Amenities

• Birds
• Historical
• Lookouts
• Plant Life
• Toilets

Source

www.doc.govt.nz

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