NEW ZEALAND HYDROGRAPHIC AUTHORITY

NZ300286 - NZ286 - SOUTHERN OCEAN - AUCKLAND ISLANDS

INDEX:
SATELLITE DERIVED POSITIONS
UNSURVEYED AREAS
NATURE RESERVE
WHALE BREEDING SEASON


SATELLITE DERIVED POSITIONS
Positions obtained from satellite navigation systems referred to WGS 84 Datum can be plotted directly onto this chart.  Caution must be exercised in the transfer of geographical positions to other charts not in terms of WGS 84 Datum.

UNSURVEYED AREAS
Due to the exposed nature of the coast, certain areas remain unsurveyed.

NATURE RESERVE
Auckland Islands are legally protected Nature Reserves from mean low water. They are administered by the Department of Conservation. Entry to the islands, including any landings and the attachment of lines, is strictly prohibited except under permit.

WHALE BREEDING SEASON
Mariners are advised to avoid anchoring in the Port Ross area between April and October due to the high chance of whale strike.


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