Ōpāwaho / Heathcote River
Ōpāwaho / Heathcote River
- Boat Ramps
- 8
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 5
The Ōpāwaho / Heathcote River is an urban, spring-fed plains stream flowing through Christchurch in Canterbury. It is a lowland river characterized by its connection to the Avon-Heathcote Estuary, with traditional use reflected in its Māori name meaning a place for fishing. The river supports a mix of native and introduced fish species within an accessible suburban environment.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Ōpāwaho / Heathcote River and what's needed to catch them.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Common Smelt
Retropinna retropinna
New Zealand Longfin Eel
Anguilla dieffenbachii
Puye
Galaxias maculatus
Short-finned Eel
Anguilla australis
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Ōpāwaho / Heathcote River. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
FSH_0018 - Tidal View And Te Awakura Tce
FSH_0018 - Tidal View And Te Awakura Tce
FSH_0018 - Tidal View And Te Awakura Tce
FSH_0018 - Tidal View And Te Awakura Tce
FSH_0018 - Tidal View And Te Awakura Tce
FSH_0018 - Tidal View And Te Awakura Tce
FSH_0020 - Main Rd And Cave Tce
FSH_0035 - Humphreys Dr And Tidal View
Know where you can legally fish on Ōpāwaho / Heathcote River
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Canterbury licenses and regulations
No licenses or regulations available for Canterbury.
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Fishing spots
- FSH_0018 - Tidal View And Te Awakura Tce
- FSH_0018 - Tidal View And Te Awakura Tce
- FSH_0018 - Tidal View And Te Awakura Tce
- FSH_0018 - Tidal View And Te Awakura Tce
- FSH_0018 - Tidal View And Te Awakura Tce
- FSH_0018 - Tidal View And Te Awakura Tce
- FSH_0020 - Main Rd And Cave Tce
- FSH_0035 - Humphreys Dr And Tidal View
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