The Ōhura River is a river of the western North Island of New Zealand. It flows southward from its source close to the town of Ōhura, and flows into the Whanganui River.
Ōhura River | |
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Etymology | Maori meaning "uncovered spot" |
Native name | Ōhura (Māori) |
Location | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Manawatū-Whanganui |
District | Ruapehu |
Settlements | Matiere, Tokirima |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Tangitu |
• coordinates | 38°38′38″S 175°14′28″E |
• elevation | 680 m (2,230 ft) |
Mouth | Whanganui River |
• coordinates | 39°2′20″S 175°3′52″E |
• elevation | 95 m (312 ft) |
Length | 134 km (83 mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Ōhura River → Whanganui River |
River system | Whanganui River |
Tributaries | |
• left | Taumona River |
In July 2020, the name of the river was officially gazetted as Ōhura River by the New Zealand Geographic Board.[1]
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Source: Mount Tongariro—Flows into: Tasman Sea | |
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Longest New Zealand rivers |
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