[1] It borders the suburbs of Weymouth, Wattle Downs, Waiata Shores, Conifer Grove, Papakura, Pahurehure, Karaka, Hingaia, Drury and Auranga.

[2] The inlet is home to many bird species, including the pied stilt, royal spoonbill, white-faced heron and banded rail.

[3] The traditional Tāmaki Māori name for the inlet is Taawhati o Ngaa Tai "The Place of the Ebbing Tide", also shortened to Otaawhati.

[5][6] In 1963, two tidal arms were separated from the Pahurehure Inlet when the Auckland Southern Motorway was constructed.

[3] The Papakura section of the inlet has a public walkway, between Ray Small Park and Youngs Beach Reserve.