Category:Avon Heathcote Estuary

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<nowiki>Ihutai; エイヴォン・ヒースコート河口; Avon Heathcote Estuary; Avon Heathcote Estuary; Estuary of the Heathcote and Avon Rivers/Ihutai; Avon Heathcote-estuaret; Te Wahapū; Avon Heathcote Estuary; estuary in Christchurch, New Zealand; seichtes Ästuar in Christchurch in der Region Canterbury auf der Südinsel Neuseelands; Estuary of the Heathcote and Avon Rivers/Ihutai; Heathcote and Avon Estuary; Estuary of the Heathcote and Avon Rivers; Ihutai; Heathcote and Avon Estuary</nowiki>
Te Wahapū 
estuary in Christchurch, New Zealand
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LocationChristchurch City, Canterbury Region, New Zealand
Elevation above sea level
  • 3 m
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Map43° 32′ 52.08″ S, 172° 43′ 42.93″ E
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Wikidata Q791272
VIAF ID: 315165965
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The Avon Heathcote Estuary 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.