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Whataroa River

Coordinates: 43°07′S 170°15′E / 43.117°S 170.250°E / -43.117; 170.250
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Whataroa River
Whataroa River flowing out to the Tasman Sea
Whataroa River is located in West Coast
Whataroa River
Native nameWhataroa (Māori)
Location
DistrictWestland District
RegionWest Coast Region
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • location
Tasman Sea
 • coordinates
43°07′S 170°15′E / 43.117°S 170.250°E / -43.117; 170.250
Basin features
Tributaries 
 • leftButler River, Perth River
 • rightGunn River
Whataroa River - Upper Reaches. Above the Butler River Junction.


Whataroa River flowing into the Tasman Sea

The Whataroa River, sometimes the Wataroa River, is a river in the southern West Coast region of New Zealand's South Island.[1] Its source is in the Southern Alps and it flows north and northwest, passing the township of Whataroa on the eastern side before reaching the Tasman Sea just south of Abut Head. The river is fed by many tributaries, such as the Perth River,[1] and is crossed by State Highway 6 on its route between Whataroa and Te Taho.

Recreation

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Whitewater rafting takes place on the river as an adventure tourism activity.[2] Access to the upper reaches of the river for rafting is either via hiking or helicopter. The river also flows through areas used for tramping and climbing.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "New-Zealand-Whitewater-Rafting-Whataroa-River". Splash White Water Rafting. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Whataroa". Westland District Council. 20 August 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Whataroa River". climbnz.org.nz. 2009. Retrieved 31 May 2021.