The Pungapunga River is a river of the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows predominantly southwest from the southeastern foothills of the Hahungaroa Range, reaching the Whanganui River 5 kilometres (3 mi) east of Taumarunui.[1]

Pungapunga River
Native name	Pungapunga  (Māori)
Location
Country	New Zealand
Region	Manawatū-Whanganui
District	Ruapehu
Physical characteristics
Source	Hauhungaroa
• location	Hauhungaroa Range
• coordinates	38°50′2″S 175°33′40″E
• elevation	1,040 m (3,410 ft)
Mouth	Whanganui River
• location	Manunui
• coordinates	38°53′30″S 175°20′0″E
• elevation	172 m (564 ft)
Length	22 km (14 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Pungapunga River → Whanganui River
River system	Whanganui River

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand

References