Te Paepae o Aotea
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Te Paepae o Aotea, also known the Volkner Rocks (named after Carl Sylvius Völkner), are a group of andesitic rock stacks and pinnacles located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) northwest of Whakaari/White Island in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty. They reach 113 metres above sea level from 400 metres below the sea floor,[1] while the saddle separating them from Whakaari/White Island is over 200 metres deep.[2]
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Coordinates | 37°28′05″S 177°07′48″E |
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Region | Bay of Plenty |
Te Paepae o Aotea Marine Reserve was established around them in 2006.[3][4] The area is popular with divers due to good visibility (35–40 m), spectacular scenery and colourful marine life.[2]
The rocks and marine reserve are accessible by boat. There are several boat ramps, boating facilities and charter boat services in Eastern Bay of Plenty.[1]