Nelson Haven

Water channels in Nelson Haven

Nelson Haven is an extensive area of mudflats northeast of Nelson, New Zealand. It is separated from Tasman Bay by the Boulder Bank and over 8 km long and up to 2 km wide. The area is regularly completely drowned and exposed by tidal action and supports a large population of mud crabs.

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    Coordinates: 41°14′24″S 173°18′18″E / 41.24000°S 173.30500°E / -41.24000; 173.30500


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