Okarito River and Lagoon

January 13, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

We came to Okarito to look for the white heron. We only saw one from a distance. But what a beautiful place. Okarito Lagoon is New Zealand's largest unmodified wetland. A coastal lagoon, it is 130 kms south of Hokitika, covering an area of about 12km.
The lagoon is home of many species of wading birds, including the extremely rare Kotuku.Read more