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Mākaro (Ward Island)

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Mākaro

The eastern shore of Mākaro (Ward Island) has a fine beach, but is seldom visited. The island is about 250 metres long and 80 metres wide. Behind the beach are steep cliffs covered by dense taupata bush. It is a Department of Conservation reserve, and camping is not permitted. The island and water around it is mainly used by recreational divers and fishers.

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by Chris Maclean

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Chris Maclean, Wellington places – Wellington Harbour, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/13461/makaro-ward-island (accessed 7 June 2026).

Story by Chris Maclean, published 3 March 2009, updated 1 March 2016.