Avon Heathcote Estuary
The Estuary of the Heathcote and Avon Rivers / Ihutai is the largest semi-enclosed shallow estuary in Canterbury and remains one of New Zealand's most important coastal wetlands. It is well known as an internationally important habitat for migratory birds, and it is an important recreational playground and educational resource. It was once highly valued for mahinga kai (Māori for food gathering).
| Estuary of the Heathcote and Avon Rivers / Ihutai | |
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Christchurch with its estuary | |
Estuary of the Heathcote and Avon Rivers / Ihutai | |
| Coordinates | 43.547°S 172.723°E |
| River sources | Avon River / Ōtākaro Ōpāwaho / Heathcote River |
| Ocean/sea sources | Pacific Ocean |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Surface area | 8 km2 (3.1 sq mi) |
| Settlements | Christchurch |
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