There's plenty to see and do at the estuary.
The estuary walkway provides beautiful views, and there are signs along the way providing information about some of the birds you might see.
There is a lot of interesting wildlife at the estuary. As well as birds, the estuary is also home to some interesting plants and is an important habitat for native fish.
The Manawatū Estuary Trust enjoys giving people the opportunity to learn more about this amazing environ
Sand Buttercup Ranunculus acaulis
Native. Not threatened.
A relative of the Common Buttercup that is found growing in lawns and paddocks, this specialised tiny member of the buttercup family occurs for the most part in sandy or muddy areas.
This species flowers in November or December with flowers finished in days, so you are lucky to see one at all. The first instance of this plant appeared in the Dune Garden in April 2019, and within two years spread over a large area, propagating by fragments floating on the winter waters, to take hold in new areas. Several other small species in the Dune Garden utilise this propagation method as well.
It is also found in Tasmania, Falkland Islands and Chile,
iNaturalist-Ranunculus acaulis