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Tāpotupotu Bay

Tāpotupotu Bay

Many recreation reserves allow public access to coastlines, lakes and rivers. The huge (nearly 19,000-hectare) Te Paki Recreation Reserve in Northland allows access to Tāpotupotu Bay, the site of a popular Department of Conservation campground.

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Department of Conservation
Reference: 10047769
Photograph by Chris Rudge

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Les Molloy. 'Protected areas', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/protected-areas/4/3