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
Tātaraheke/Sand Coprosma Coprosma acerosa
Endemic. At risk-declining
Rapidly becoming a scarce species and now classified as threatened, Primarily found in dry dunes around Aotearoa New Zealand and on this coast it is often found growing in dune wetland areas too.
The Dune Garden area is routinely home to new seedlings, both in the dry dunes and the wetland area .Male and female flowers are visibly different with the latter producing fruit, sometimes copiously, with a refreshing taste. The colour of the fruit varies from a bland white to a striking blue.
Reclamation, competition from Marram Grass Ammophila arenaria and browsing by lagomorphs (Rabbits and Hares) are some of the main causes of decline but responds well when both these threats are controlled.