Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary – DOC

Dogs prohibited

Dogs are not permitted in this area.

Council classification: Dogs Prohibited Area · Queen Charlotte Sound, Marlborough

Rule details

Dogs strictly prohibited on Motuara Island. DOC managed predator-free bird sanctuary in Queen Charlotte Sound with rare native birds including saddleback and South Island robin.

Where it is

Simplified outline, north up. Approximate centre: -41.0912, 174.2686. For the exact boundary, open the live map.

Source: Marlborough District Council dog control bylaw and mapping data, as verified in DogZone. Last updated in DogZone on 2026-08-02. On-site signage always takes precedence.

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Page generated 2026-08-22; district verification status reflects the live DogZone database. If a rule here looks wrong, check the cited source — bylaws change, and signs at the location always take precedence.