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Whangamarino Wetlands.
Whangamarino Wetland
Whangamarino wetland is a lowland mosaic of wetland types covering almost 7,000 ha. It is the second largest wetland in the North Island and is recognised as a Ramsar site – a wetland of international importance.

Located in: Waikato region
Area: 7,000 ha

Find out about the ecosystems, plants, animals, and history at Whangamarino Wetland.

Conservation in Whangamarino has focused on maintaining and enhancing wetland habitats, especially highly threatened bog and fern wetlands