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
Three-ribbed Arrow Grass Triglochin striata
Native. Not threatened.
This is another small pioneer species in dune wetlands and estuaries. In the saltmarsh areas of the Manawatū Estuary it seldom plays a big role, but it’s pioneering role is more obvious in the Dune Garden. In other areas such as the large dune wetland area at the south end of the Ohau Estuary, there are large and dense patches of this species.
Although native to Aotearoa New Zealand it is widespread across the world being recorded from Australia, North and South America, Africa and southern Portugal.
The tiny white flower of this species are very fragile and borne on spike-like structures which reach up to 200mm tall. They are known to fruit profusely.