The Forks

Ōkārito Lagoon is a coastal lagoon on the West Coast of New Zealand's . It is located 130 kilometres south of , and covers an area of about 3,240 hectares, making it the largest unmodified coastal wetland in New Zealand.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: locality in Westland District, West Coast Region, New Zealand
  • Also known as: “The Forks, New Zealand”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pakihi Swamp and Lake Wahapo.

Photo: Mike Dickison, CC BY 4.0.

Lake
Photo: ogwen, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a small glacial lake in South Westland, New Zealand, within the and near the township of . It was a traditional mahinga kai for local Māori.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ōkārito.

Hamlet
Photo: Agmonsnir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a small coastal settlement on the West Coast of New Zealand's , 127 kilometres southwest of , and 10 kilometres from State Highway 6. is situated 6 km northwest of The Forks.

The Forks

Latitude
-43.25089° or 43° 15′ 3″ south
Longitude
170.23304° or 170° 13′ 59″ east
Elevation
40 metres (131 feet)
Open location code
4V8GP6XM+J6
Open­Street­Map ID
node 6411476181
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
2190992
Wiki­data ID
Q7734852
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Satellite Map

Discover The Forks from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Turkish—“The Forks” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “The Forks, New Zealand”
  • Maori: “The Forks”
  • Turkish: “The Forks”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Pakihi Walk Lookout and Billys Lost Boat.

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