Mana Island
The steep-sided and seemingly flat-topped Mana Island is a distinctive feature of Wellington’s west coast. The 217 hectare island is a scientific reserve managed by the Department of Conservation and lies only 2.5 km from the mainland at its closest point.
Visitors are welcome to Mana Island between 8.00am and 5.00pm. Access may be made only in the bay between the old woolshed and the wharf. Boats must remain offshore after visitors have landed. Two moorings, marked by red buoys, are available in the bay for daytime use. They are not available for overnight mooring. Dinghies may be pulled up the beach after transporting passengers from their boat.
Links:
Living With Trains blog:
www.facebook.com/livingwithtrains
Friends of Mana Island:www.manaisland.org.nz
Department of Conservation: www.doc.govt.nz/templates/PlaceProfile.aspx?id=35072