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December 25, 2019

Goat Island Marine Reserve: The Setting for Maverick Lovers

The first marine reserve in New Zealand was created in 1975 and takes its name from the small island not far from the shore. Goat Island Marine Reserve is 518 hectares in size, and more than 100 species of fish have been identified within the reserve. The reserve is a real success story.

Goat Island Marine Reserve

It’s the perfect place to snorkel, scuba dive, kayak, or for those who don’t like to get wet, explore the seabed via the glass bottom boat.

Snapper

Both juvenile and adult snapper gather in the marine reserve around Goat Island near Leigh in New Zealand.

Blue MauMau

Blue MauMau fish at the Goat Island Marine Reserve.

The beach is a busy place during the summer months since a visit to Goat Island is perfect for a family outing.

Beach at Goat Island

Beach at Goat Island in backlight.

Goat Island Marine Reserve

Rocks and Beach near Goat Island Marine Park

In Maverick Lovers, Aidan is a travel blogger. He’s on assignment with New Zealand tourism and takes his friends Gabriel and Christina with him when he visits Goat Island. Learn more about Maverick Lovers and read the first chapter.

2 Comments

  1. Mary Kirkland

    Wow, that’s just beautiful.

  2. Shelley Munro

    It is a special place, and the fish stocks have grown since the area has been made into a reserve.