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
Shiny Bog-rush Schoenus nitens
Native. Not threatened.
This bog-rush is a small plant, growing to a maximum of 35cm in ideal growing conditions but frequently much less, and is easily distinguished from similar species by its well developed leaves.
A common species in many dune wetlands on this coast and wider, reaching as it does Australia and New Guinea. It is not yet widespread in the Dune Garden, but will over time spread further, as it is a concessional species.
It is mainly a coastal species of sand and can be found near tidal creeks, lagoons, swamps and shallow ponds.