Outlines what maritime heritage is, provides an overview of the ARC's role in conserving the region's maritime heritage, with links to places you can visit.
- Maritime heritage
- People have lived in and used our coastal environment since Māori first settled in New Zealand 7-800 years ago. We enjoy a rich maritime heritage that contributes significantly to the character of the coastal environment, and to the identity of the region.
- Rangitoto Ships' Graveyard
- Wreck Bay and the adjacent coastline of Rangitoto is a graveyard for at least 13 ships that were dumped on the island between 1887 and 1947. The Rangitoto ships' graveyard is a regionally significant heritage site protected by the Auckland Regional Council.
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