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Historical Earthquake Records and Seismic Activity Catalogue for Whakanewha Regional Park

This collection provides a comprehensive overview of recorded seismic activity located in the vicinity of Whakanewha Regional Park. Users can browse event details including magnitude, focal depth, and epicentre proximity for each logged record. The catalogue offers a structured geographic approach to understanding regional seismic history as captured by scientific monitoring networks over time.

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A coastal regional park of native forest and wetland on central Waiheke Island.

Whakanewha Regional Park

Whakanewha Regional Park is a regional park situated on the southern coast of central Waiheke Island, in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand's Auckland Region. Owned and operated by Auckland Council, the park extends from the central ridgeline of the island down toward Rocky Bay, also known as Whakanewha Bay, and includes the catchments of three streams that flow into the bay. The landscape is defined by a mosaic of regenerating native shrublands, mature broadleaf and podocarp forest, and a substantial freshwater wetland in the south-west of the park. These habitats support rare native birds such as the New Zealand bittern, banded rail, and fernbird, giving the park real ecological value within an island setting that is otherwise shaped by human settlement. Beyond its natural character, Whakanewha carries a deep Māori heritage, with historic pā sites and shell middens reflecting long-term Tāmaki Māori occupation. After passing through phases of nineteenth-century farming and twentieth-century regeneration, the park was formally opened as a public regional park in 2007 and now serves as one of Waiheke Island's principal natural reserves.

Location
New Zealand
Park type
Regional park
Established
2007
Area
2.7 km²
Whakanewha Regional Park Geography

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After its native forest, sheltered bay, and coastal wetland context, browse a separately chosen destination set. The cards do not imply shared regional status, island ecology, geological setting, seismic exposure, or equivalent evidence.
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Rotoroa Island Nature Reserve: Mapping the Geography of this Hauraki Gulf Sanctuary

A vital protected island terrain for native species and reforestation

Rotoroa Island serves as a managed conservation landscape within the Hauraki Gulf, defined by its role as a pest-free sanctuary for threatened bird populations and intensive native forest restoration. The island offers a distinct geography that combines maritime coastal terrain with a rich history of social welfare, preserved through intentional land management and active environmental rehabilitation efforts near the Auckland coast.

Area
0.82 km²
Established
2011
Relief
Lowland
Scope
Terrestrial
Rotoroa Island Nature Reserve Geography
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Wildlife reserveAuckland
About 10 km away#2 closest

West

Motuihe Island Wildlife Reserve: Protected Landscapes and Hauraki Gulf Geography

Ecological restoration and coastal island history near Auckland

Motuihe Island represents a significant case study in island conservation, featuring intensive native forest regeneration and successful wildlife reintroduction. The mapped landscape details an elongated island geography defined by coastal beaches, sandstone terrain, and rich archaeological layers, serving as a prominent protected reserve for the Auckland region.

Area
1.79 km²
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Subtropical
Access
Moderate access
Motuihe Island Wildlife Reserve Map
Regional parkAuckland Region
12 km away#3 closest

Southeast

Waitawa Regional Park: Coastal Geography and Recreation Landscapes in Auckland

Mapped terrain along the Tāmaki Strait shoreline

Waitawa Regional Park serves as a notable example of repurposed land within the Auckland Region, featuring an open coastal landscape on the Tāmaki Strait. This protected space, formerly an industrial explosives site, now offers a unique geography of grassy tracks, beach access, and historical remnants. Its layout provides a specialized atlas view of coastal development and public land use for outdoor activity.

Area
1.88 km²
Established
2013
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
Waitawa Regional Park Geography and Maps
Regional parkWaikato Region
28 km away#4 closest

Southeast

Waharau Regional Park: Protected Coastal Forest and Hunua Ranges Gateway

Geographic landscape transition in the Waikato region

This protected area offers a deep look into the transition from native forest hill country to estuarine environments along the Firth of Thames. Spanning 170 hectares, it serves as a functional geographic corridor between the Hunua Ranges and the Hauraki Gulf, showcasing layered history and varied topography within the Waikato region.

Area
1.7 km²
Established
1979
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
Waharau Regional Park Protected Landscape Map
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Nature reserveAuckland
About 30 km away#5 closest

Southwest

Puhinui Reserve: Protected Nature Reserve and Volcanic Geography in Auckland, New Zealand

Coastal wetlands, maar craters, and working agricultural lands

Explore the physical geography of Puhinui Reserve, a protected nature reserve in South Auckland. This site encompasses rare saltmarsh habitat, active volcanic maar features, and estuarine environments situated on the shores of the Manukau Harbour. Gain insight into the volcanic ash, alluvium, and peat soil structures that define this unique transitional landscape.

Area
1.99 km²
Established
1991
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Temperate
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Protected areaAuckland Region
About 36 km away#6 closest

West

Motumānawa / Pollen Island: Protected Marine Reserve and Scientific Landscape in Auckland

A coastal shellbank island refuge within the Waitematā Harbour.

Motumānawa / Pollen Island is an essential protected area near the Rosebank Peninsula, serving as a sanctuary for native bird populations and estuarine vegetation. Its status as both a scientific and marine reserve highlights the importance of small-scale coastal conservation within a major metropolitan harbour landscape in New Zealand.

Established
2006
Relief
Lowland
Scope
Marine
Water
Water-dominated
Motumānawa / Pollen Island Protected Area Atlas
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Nature reserveNorth Island
About 42 km away#7 closest

Northwest

Motuora Nature Reserve: Protected Coastal Island Geography and Restoration Map

Predator-free ecological sanctuary in the Hauraki Gulf

Motuora occupies a key position in the Hauraki Gulf, offering a well-mapped look at coastal island restoration in New Zealand. This protected area features a regenerated forest interior and cliff-edged terrain, serving as an important mainland-island site for avian conservation, including kiwi and petrel colonies.

Area
0.8 km²
Established
1965
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Subtropical
Motuora Nature Reserve Geography
Regional parkAuckland Region
43 km away#8 closest

Northwest

Wenderholm Regional Park: Coastal Forest and Estuary Geography in the Auckland Region

Mapped protected landscapes of a coastal New Zealand peninsula

Situated on a narrow peninsula north of Auckland, Wenderholm Regional Park offers a compact study in diverse coastal terrain. The park encompasses the forested Maungatauhoro headland, the tidal Puhoi sandspit, and riverine boundaries that create a distinct protected environment. Since its 1965 founding, the area has become a haven for native bird restoration and coastal vegetation, providing a unique vantage point across the Hauraki Gulf.

Area
1.35 km²
Established
1965
Relief
Mixed relief
Climate
Temperate
Wenderholm Regional Park Map and Geography
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Examine the Mapped Terrain and Ecological Boundaries of Whakanewha Regional Park

Delve into the geography of Whakanewha Regional Park to understand its ridgelines, stream catchments, and protected habitats. MoriAtlas provides a structured view of this Waiheke Island landscape, illustrating its role within the wider Auckland Region and its contribution to native forest and wetland conservation.

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