Mangahuia Wetlands

Mike Bourke’s Mangahuia Wetlands are situated near the north end of Main South Road.
They were constructed in 1997 and are now surrounded by hundreds of exotic and native shrubs and trees. 
Water plants, including varieties of water lilies and irises. 
There is opportunity for photography, walking,
kayaking and even a bit of fishing.
​Water foul abound. 
Endemic, native & introduced birds
​are also often heard and sometimes seen
in the surrounding trees.
Location
Mangahuia Wetlands
Main South Road (North end)
​Rangiwahia
Northern Manawatu
​
Contact
Mike Bourke
P     06328 2840
IP   +64 3282840
Examples of waterfowl found at the wetlands
  • Mute swans (white)
  • Black swan​
  • Dabchicks
  • Australian Coots or Moorhen
  • Carolina or American Wood Duck 
  • Mandarin Duck
  • NZ Scaup
  • Grey Teal Duck
  • Paradise Ducks
  • Mallards & Grey ducks.​
​Other birds include
  • Cape Barren geese from Australia 
  • Pheasants 
  • Quail 
  • Different species of Shags 
  • White-faced Herons.​​
  • Melanistic Pheasants (Green colouration)
  • Pheasants
Other species have turned up for a visit
  • Pied Stilt 
  • Red-billed seagulls
  • even a breed of Tern
  • Royal Spoonbills
  • Bittern
KEEP MANGAHUIA WETLANDS BEAUTIFUL
 !      ​Strictly no camping, tenting or freedom camping without prior arrangement with owner
 !   Strictly no fires
 !   Take away all rubbish. Leave only your footprints.​
​ !    No toilet or rubbish facilities available
​Motorhome, camping & toilet facilities available in Rangiwahia ​
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