Whanganui Inlet
| Whanganui Inlet | |
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 NASA satellite image of Farewell Spit. Whanganui Inlet can be seen centre left. | |
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| Location | Tasman District |
| Nearest city | Nelson |
| Coordinates | 40°36′S 172°33′E / 40.600°S 172.550°E |
Whanganui Inlet, commonly known by its former name Westhaven Inlet or West Haven, 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 marsh 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 .[3]
References[]
- ^ Freeman, Leonie. "Westhaven (Whanganui Inlet) marine and wildlife reserve". AA New Zealand. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ Walrond, Carl (22 April 2015). "Whanganui Inlet". Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Whanganui Inlet". Tasman District Council. Archived from the original on 14 September 2018.
Coordinates: 40°36′S 172°33′E / 40.600°S 172.550°E
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