Manawatu River Estuary provides one of the most diverse selections of bird habitat at any one place in New Zealand. In 2005 the estuary received Ramsar status, an inter-government treaty on the conservation of wetlands.
This popular recreational area is found in the Foxton Beach township, 5km west of Foxton. This spot is at the boating ramp, and not so often used for swimming, as the beach is further downstream, but more for boating (sailing and power boats), jet skiing and fishing. Nearby are parks and reserves, and a bird sanctuary in the Manawat? River estuary.
Manawatu River Estuary provides one of the most diverse selections of bird habitat at any one place in New Zealand. In 2005 the estuary received Ramsar status, an inter-government treaty on the conservation of wetlands.
This popular recreational area is found in the Foxton Beach township, 5km west of Foxton. This spot is at the boating ramp, and not so often used for swimming, as the beach is further downstream, but more for boating (sailing and power boats), jet skiing and fishing. Nearby are parks and reserves, and a bird sanctuary in the Manawat? River estuary.
Beach | Location | Water Quality | Water Quality | |||
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Waitarere Beach, Manawatu-Wanganui | Waitarere Beach, Manawatu-Wanganui | Historical Status | ||||
Foxton Beach, Manawatu-Wanganui | Foxton Beach, Manawatu-Wanganui | Historical Status | ||||
Waitarere Beach, Manawatu-Wanganui | Waitarere Beach, Manawatu-Wanganui | Historical Status | ||||
South Taranaki Bight, Manawatu-Wanganui | South Taranaki Bight, Manawatu-Wanganui | Historical Status |
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