Matapouri Estuary, Te Wairoa and Parangarahu Streams
About
Matapouri Estuary is a small tidal estuary (35 ha in size) that opens out into the southern end of Matapouri Bay . The estuary is fed by two catchment streams; Te Wairoa feeding the northern arm and Parangarahu, the southern arm. The tidal flow is strong and affects even the upper reaches of the estuary. Freshwater inputs are relatively low, unless heavy rain has occurred. Both arms of the estuary support mangrove and salt marsh buffered zones.