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Wetlands by region

Introduction

Discover the wetlands of New Zealand, and which ones you can visit.
Magical places - 40 wetlands to visit in New Zealand brochure

Magical places - 40 wetlands to visit in New Zealand brochure

Start your discovery of wetlands with this brochure, highlighting 40 of New Zealand's best wetlands you can visit.

Northland wetlands

Northland wetlands

Discover Northland's wetlands, including Aupōuri Peninsula wetlands, Muriwhenua wetlands, and Whangārei Harbour.

Auckland wetlands

Auckland wetlands

With over 800 kilometres of coastline, Kaipara Harbour is New Zealand's largest enclosed harbour and estuarine system with a high diversity of habitats including freshwater swamps, saline wetlands, coastal scrub and forests.

Waikato wetlands

Waikato wetlands

Three of only six wetlands in New Zealand recognised as being internationally important are in the Waikato: Firth of Thames, Whangamarino and Kopuatai Peat Dome.

Bay of Plenty wetlands

Bay of Plenty wetlands

Learn about conservation efforts to protect and restore the Bay of Plenty region's wetlands.

Taranaki wetlands

Taranaki wetlands

Find out more about wetlands in the Taranaki region.

Manawatu/Whanganui wetlands

Manawatu/Whanganui wetlands

Learn about wetlands in the Manawatu/Whanganui region including Pukepuke Lagoon, Manawatu Estuary and Lake Waiwiri at Papaitonga Scenic Reserve.

Hawke's Bay wetlands

Hawke's Bay wetlands

Find out more about wetlands in the Hawke's Bay region.

Wairarapa wetlands

Wairarapa wetlands

Find out more about wetlands in the Wairarapa region.

Wellington/Kapiti wetlands

Wellington/Kapiti wetlands

There are a number of ecologically-important fresh and saltwater wetlands in the Wellington region, many of which can be visited by the public.

Chatham Islands wetlands

Chatham Islands wetlands

Wetlands are extensive and diverse on the Chatham Islands, where around 8.5% of New Zealand's threatened freshwater fish are found.

Nelson/Tasman wetlands

Nelson/Tasman wetlands

Find out more about wetlands in the Nelson/Tasman region.

West Coast wetlands

West Coast wetlands

The West Coast features a number of wetlands, including Karamea/Otumahana Estuary, Totara Lagoon, Lake Ianthe, Okarito Lagoon, Hapuka Estuary, Shearer Swamp and more.

Canterbury wetlands

Canterbury wetlands

Find out about wetlands in Canterbury, including braided rivers.

Otago wetlands

Otago wetlands

Lake Waipori, Lake Waihola and their associated wetlands provide some of the most significant waterfowl habitat in Otago.

Fiordland wetlands

Fiordland wetlands

Visit Rakatu Wetlands near Manapouri.

Southland wetlands

Southland wetlands

Find out more about wetlands in the Southland region.