Ōhura River

River in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
38°38′38″S 175°14′28″E / 38.64389°S 175.24111°E / -38.64389; 175.24111 • elevation680 m (2,230 ft) MouthWhanganui River
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39°2′20″S 175°3′52″E / 39.03889°S 175.06444°E / -39.03889; 175.06444
 • elevation
95 m (312 ft)Length134 km (83 mi)Basin featuresProgressionŌhura River → Whanganui RiverRiver systemWhanganui RiverTributaries  • leftTaumona River

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.

In July 2020, the name of the river was officially gazetted as Ōhura River by the New Zealand Geographic Board.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Notice of approved official geographic names" (PDF). New Zealand Gazette. 16 July 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
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Whanganui River
Source: Mount Tongariro—Flows into: Tasman Sea
Administrative areas
  • Manawatū-Whanganui Region
  • Whanganui District
  • Ruapehu District
Towns and settlements (upstream to downstream)Major tributaries (upstream to downstream by confluence)Other features (upstream to downstream)Longest New Zealand rivers


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