Whanganui Inlet

Whanganui Inlet
NASA satellite image of Farewell Spit. Whanganui Inlet can be seen centre left.
Map showing the location of Whanganui Inlet
Location Tasman District
Nearest city Nelson
Coordinates 40°36′S 172°33′E / 40.600°S 172.550°E / -40.600; 172.550

Whanganui Inlet is a large natural indentation in the northwest coast of the South Island of New Zealand.

The inlet is a drowned river valley running parallel to the west coast. It is some 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) in length and on average is about 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) wide. A narrow channel halfway along the valley connects the inlet to the Tasman Sea.[1] This channel is located 19 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of Farewell Spit.[2]

It is still in a largely unspoilt natural state, with seagrass and salt march providing an environment friendly to sea life. It is a popular site for fishing and boating, and much of the inlet is protected by a wildlife management area and by the Westhaven Marine Reserve.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Freeman, L., "Westhaven (Whanganui Inlet) marine and wildlife reserve", AA New Zealand. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  2. ↑ Walrond, C., "Whanganui Inlet", Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. 22 Apr 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2018
  3. ↑ "Whanganui Inlet", Tasman District Council. 13 November 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2018.

Coordinates: 40°36′S 172°33′E / 40.600°S 172.550°E / -40.600; 172.550

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