Ōhinetamatea River / Saltwater Creek
Ōhinetamatea River / Saltwater Creek
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 4
The Ōhinetamatea River, also known as Saltwater Creek, is a river flowing through the Westland District on New Zealand's South Island. It originates on the northern slopes of the Copland Range and travels approximately 17 kilometers before emptying into the Tasman Sea. The river's mouth is characterized by a black sand beach. The waterway is a freestone river system typical of the region's glaciated landscapes.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Giant Kokopu
Galaxias argenteus
New Zealand Longfin Eel
Anguilla dieffenbachii
Puye
Galaxias maculatus
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
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The river can be considered in distinct sections from its headwaters to its confluence with the sea. The upper reaches begin in the alpine terrain of the Copland Range. The middle section flows through the coastal plain, and the lower river reaches the Tasman Sea at a black sand beach.
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