Rakituma / Preservation Inlet, Fjord in Southland District, New Zealand.
Rakituma stretches across 93 square kilometers of water, making it the fourth largest fjord within Fiordland National Park on New Zealand's South Island.
The first shore-based whaling station in New Zealand began operations at this location in 1828, established by Captain Peter Williams at the southern edge.
The Maori name Rakituma connects to the legend of demigod Tu-te-raki-whanoa, who carved the fjords of the region using his traditional adze tool.
Two main passages connect the fjord to the Tasman Sea, with the northern route measuring 1.67 kilometers wide at its narrowest section.
The Te Tapuwae o Hua Marine Reserve protects the inner waters of the fjord, where southern right whales and bottlenose dolphins frequent the waters.
Location: Southland District
GPS coordinates: -46.08900,166.64200
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:04
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