Whakatāne River
River in New Zealand
| Whakatāne River | |
|---|---|
 The mouth of the Whakatāne River | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Bay of Plenty |
| Length | 95 km (59 mi) |
The Whakatāne River or Ōhinemataroa[1] is a major river of the Bay of Plenty region in the North Island of New Zealand.
It flows north from near the small town of Ruatāhuna through Te Urewera, reaching the sea through the town of Whakatāne. The river is 95 kilometres (59 mi) long.
References
- ^ "Maori language retreat planned near Whakatane". Radio New Zealand. 3 August 2009. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
37°57′S 177°00′E / 37.950°S 177.000°E / -37.950; 177.000
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