Waiotauru River

The Waiotauru River is a river of the Wellington Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows generally north from two branches, the Waiotauru River (or Southern Waiotauru) and the Eastern Waiotauru (or Snowy) River. Both of these branches have their origins in the southwestern Tararua Range, with the Eastern branch having its origin on the slopes of Mount Hector, and the Southern on Renata. The Waiotauru meets the Ōtaki River at Ōtaki Forks, 16.6 kilometres (10 mi) southeast of Ōtaki.

Waiotauru River
Waiotauru River seen from the Waiotauru Track
Route of the Waiotauru River
Mouth of the Waiotauru River Waiotauru River (North Island)
Location
Country	New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source	Eastern Waiotauru / Snowy River
• location	Mount Hector, Tararua Range
• coordinates	40.95248°S 175.28032°E / -40.95248; 175.28032
2nd source	Southern Waiotauru River
• location	Renata, Renata Ridge, Tararua Range
• coordinates	40.97457°S 175.19584°E / -40.97457; 175.19584
Mouth
• location	Ōtaki River
• coordinates	40°52′08″S 175°14′06″E
Length	16.6 km (10 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Waiotauru River → Ōtaki River → South Taranaki Bight → Tasman Sea
Landmarks	Tararua Forest Park
Tributaries
• right	Tregear Creek (eastern), Sheridan Creek

See also

• List of rivers of Wellington Region
• List of rivers of New Zealand

References

"Place name detail: Waiotauru River". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 12 July 2009.