沃克沃思山羊岛 Warkworth Goat Island

靠近沃克沃思的山羊岛
是纽西兰第一个海洋保护区
早期欧洲探险者将没有淡水的沿海岛屿称作“山羊岛”
把山羊留在这作为沉船生存者的食物

Goat Island which is near to Warkworth is the oldest marine reserve in New Zealand.  Early European explorers often called any small coastal island without fresh water as "Goat Island" as goats could be left there to provide food for possible shipwreck survivors.


海洋保护区致力于让自然生态维持原本的面貌
山羊岛的海水透明度高
水草、鱼类等海底生物多
无论是浮潜、潜水，甚至只是走在石头上
也可欣赏海底风光

Marine reserve protects representative coast and leaving it in its nature state.  Goat Island has crystal clear water, and is rich in fish and other marine life.  Visitors will have the opportunity t view the marine life either by snorkeling, diving, or just walking on the rocks.


因此游客不该打扰那里的自然环境
不要捕捉鱼类或是喂鱼
更不可留下任何垃圾

Visitors are advised to leave every creature and area in the reserve in its natural state.  Do not fishing or feeding, they are good at finding their own food.  Lastly, remember to take our own rubbish home.


山羊岛适合游泳、浮潜、潜水和划皮艇
可在当处租借浮潜面罩
如果想欣赏海底生物但又不想潜水
在周末也可乘搭玻璃船底的观光船
在每个星期六、日的早上9点出发
每人收费$75

Goat Island is suitable for swimming, snorkeling, diving and kayaking.  Snorkel hire is available at the coast.  Another choice to view the marine life in a dry way is to take the Glass Bottom Boat which depart on 9am every weekend, the fee for each person will be $75.


沙滩的尽头有个小瀑布
邻近也有个步道和海洋世界
适合一家大小周末休闲

There is a small waterfall at the end of the beach, Marine Discovery Centre and a walk way are also nearby.  This place is suitable for a family weekend outing.


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