Sunrise, looking towards the Meyer Islets, Kermadec Islands
The marine environment around the Kermadecs provides important links between the temperate waters of mainland New Zealand and tropical waters.
Learn ways you can help with conservation efforts in Kermadec Islands Marine Reserve.
View information on a depth-stratified ecological survey that was conducted at Kermadec Islands Marine Reserve.
View maps and get the WSG84 boundary coordinates for the Kermadec Marine Reserve.
The Kermadec Islands Nature Reserve, located some 1000km northeast of New Zealand, is the most remost area managed by the Department of Conservation and can only be visited with a special permit.
An intrepid, 20-day expedition to find new species of animal and plant life set sail to the Kermadec Islands on 10 May 2011.
Video clip about Kermadec Islands from Protecting our seas DVD
Kermadec Islands Nature Reserves and Marine Reserve brochure (PDF, 103K)
Maps of Marine Reserves and Marine Mammal Sanctuaries
Visit the Kermadec Islands
Raoul Island Volunteer information
For further information and permits to land contact:
Raoul Island monitors radio frequencies: VHF Channel 16 and SSB 4.417 MHz.