A protected marine reserve on the northern coast of the Tāwharanui Peninsula, about 90 minutes north of Auckland, with pōhutukawa-lined white-sand beaches, good swimming and rockpooling. Fishing and shellfish gathering are not allowed, lifeguards are not present, dogs are not permitted in the reserve or the regional park at any time, and there are no shops nearby, so the website says to bring plenty of food and water. Access is by Takatu Road past Matakana and the Omaha turn-off, with parking at Anchor Bay and a boat launch at Omaha.