Manawatū Estuary, Nature reserve in Horowhenua District, New Zealand.
The Manawatū Estuary connects freshwater and saltwater environments, creating diverse habitats for 95 different bird species and numerous aquatic life forms.
The estuary received international recognition in 2005 when it was designated as Ramsar Wetland site number 149, marking its global ecological importance.
Local Māori communities maintain traditional fishing and gathering practices in the estuary, passing down environmental knowledge through generations.
Visitors can access the reserve from Holben Parade, where parking facilities and a picnic shelter are available near the walking trails.
Eastern bar-tailed Godwits migrate from Siberia to the estuary, traveling thousands of kilometers to feed in these protected wetlands.
Location: Horowhenua District
Operator: Ramsar
GPS coordinates: -40.48279,175.24259
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:44
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