Whanganui Inlet
Whanganui Inlet is a large natural indentation in the northwest coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
The inlet is a drowned river valley running parallel to the west coast. It is some in length and on average is about wide. A narrow channel halfway along the valley connects the inlet to the Tasman Sea. This channel is located southwest of Farewell Spit.
It is still in a largely unspoilt natural state, with seagrass and salt marsh providing an environment friendly to sea life. It is a popular site for fishing and boating, and much of the inlet is protected by a wildlife management area and by the Westhaven Marine Reserve.
