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The Tongapōrutu River is a river of the Taranaki region of New Zealand's North Island. It initially flows north from its origins near Tahora, turning west to reach the Tasman Sea coast close to the settlement of Tongapōrutu, 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south of Mokau.

Tongapōrutu River
Location
Country	New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Mouth
• location	North Taranaki Bight
Length	36 km (22 mi)

One of the largest North Island water falls, Mount Damper Falls, is located on a tributary of the river, Mount Damper Stream near Tahora.[1]

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand

References

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

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