The Little Ōnahau River is a river of the northwest of New Zealand's South Island. It has its sources close to the track in Kahurangi National Park that follows a ridgeline to Parapara Peak, near the source of the Ōnahau River. From here, it flows initially southwest and then northwest, passing underneath State Highway 60 just west of the Tākaka Aerodrome. Shortly before reaching the sea, it flows into the Ōnahau River, reaching Golden Bay via a small estuary to the west of Rangihaeata.

Little Ōnahau River
Little Ōnahau River where it crosses State Highway 60
Location
Country	New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	near the track leading to Parapara Peak
Mouth
• location	Ōnahau River
Length	9 kilometres (5.6 mi)

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand

References

"Place name detail: Little Onahau River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.