🌊 Avon Heathcote Estuary

New Zealand · Oceania · 43.55°S, 172.73°E

The Estuary of the Heathcote and Avon Rivers / Ihutai is the largest semi-enclosed shallow estuary in Canterbury and remains one of New Zealand's most important coastal wetlands. It is well known as an internationally important habitat for migratory birds, and it is an important recreational playground and educational resource. It was once highly valued for mahinga kai.

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Quick facts

Country	New Zealand
Continent / region	Oceania
Coordinates (approx.)	43.55°S, 172.73°E · view on map

Avon Heathcote Estuary is located in New Zealand, in Oceania.

More estuaries in New Zealand

Big Muddy Creek (New Zealand) · Harania Creek · Hokianga · Kaipara Harbour · Little Muddy Creek (New Zealand) · Manawatū Estuary · Ōhiwa Harbour · Ōtūmahana Estuary · Pakuranga Creek · Upper Waitematā Harbour.

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