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Paterson Inlet

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Paterson Inlet has three main arms; North Arm and South West Arm lie at the upper reaches of the inlet, 15 kilometres from its mouth. Big Glory Bay, the third arm of the inlet, lies behind The Neck in the southeast of the inlet. The inlet drains the
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were the main target in this area and over exploited. However, their sightings around the island are increasing recently.
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is located on the north coast of the inlet, close to its mouth. In earlier times, the inlet was used as a base for
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Whaka a Te Wera after Te Wera, a local chief. Paterson Inlet has unclear origins.
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Paterson Inlet Mātaitai Reserve Fishing Bylaws and Recreational Fishing Rules
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Industries, Ministry for Primary (12 February 2024).
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Large forested harbour in Stewart Island, New Zealand
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Paterson Inlet from up higher inland. The small, forested Iona Island is visible not far from land, and many small sailboats dot the water. Surrounding land is lush, with some houses visible through the trees, and a dock on shore.
Oban
Stewart Island
46°56′24″S 168°05′27″E / 46.94000°S 168.09083°E / -46.94000; 168.09083
Type
Ria
Rakeahua River
Freshwater River
Tolson River
Basin
New Zealand
Islands
Ulva Island
Native Island
Bravo Island
natural harbour
ria
Stewart Island

Māori
Oban
whaling
Southern right whales
Rakeahua
Freshwater Rivers
Ulva Island
Native Island
mātaitai reserve
marine reserve
commercial fishing

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