Westhaven Marine Reserve covers 536ha of tidal sandflats and channels within Whanganui Inlet.
Whanganui Inlet wildlife reserve - 2112ha covering all tidal sandflats and channels not included in the marine reserve inside a line from Bar Point to South Head Cone.
It is an important breeding and nursery area for snapper, flatfish and kahawai.
Please visit DOC website for marine boundaries.