Paterson Inlet
Large forested harbour in Stewart Island, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paterson Inlet / Whaka a Te Wera[3] is a large natural harbour in the eastern coast of Stewart Island/Rakiura, New Zealand, much of which is unspoilt forest.
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Paterson Inlet / Whaka a Te Wera | |
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Paterson Inlet | |
Te Whaka-a-te-Wera (Māori) | |
Location | Stewart Island / Rakiura |
Coordinates | 46°56′24″S 168°05′27″E |
Type | Harbour |
Etymology | Named after Te Wera, a local chief. Paterson Inlet has unclear origins.[1] |
River sources | Rakeahua River, Freshwater River, Tolson River |
Basin countries | New Zealand |
Max. length | 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) |
Max. width | 6.3 kilometres (3.9 mi) |
Surface area | 100 square kilometres (39 sq mi) |
Max. depth | 45 metres (148 ft)[2] |
Islands | Around 20 islands, including Ulva Island, Native Island, and Bravo Island |
Sections/sub-basins | Big Glory Bay, South West Arm, North Arm |
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