Waiwhakaiho River

River in New Zealand

39°17′17″S 174°04′15″E / 39.2881°S 174.0707°E / -39.2881; 174.0707 • elevation2,000 m (6,600 ft) Mouth 
 • location
North Taranaki Bight
 • coordinates
39°02′14″S 174°06′26″E / 39.0371°S 174.1073°E / -39.0371; 174.1073
 • elevation
0 m (0 ft)Length30 km (19 mi)Basin size136 km2 (53 sq mi)Basin featuresProgressionWaiwhakaiho River → North Taranaki Bight → Tasman SeaTributaries  • leftKokowai Stream, Karaka Tonga Stream, Kai Auahi Stream, Mangamohoe Stream, Mangorei Stream • rightRam Stream, Camp Stream, Araheke Stream, Mangaone StreamBridgesTe Rewa Rewa Bridge
Te Rewa Rewa Bridge over the Waiwhakaiho River

The Waiwhakaiho River is a river of the Taranaki Region of New Zealand's North Island. One of many rivers and streams radiating from the slopes of Taranaki/Mount Egmont, it flows initially northeast before veering northwest to reach the Tasman Sea close to the New Plymouth suburb of Fitzroy. Near the sea, it is crossed by the coastal walkway, connecting New Plymouth with Bell Block via the Te Rewa Rewa Bridge.[1]

The river is also bridged by SH3 and the Marton–New Plymouth railway line.

See also

References

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

  1. ^ Frances, Helen (July–August 2010). "Iconic Te Rewa Rewa". E.nz Magazine. 11/4. Wellington: IPENZ: 31–34. ISSN 1175-2025.

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