Manganui River (Taranaki)

Manganui River is a river that flows through the Taranaki Region of New Zealand's North Island. It initially flows east from its sources on the slopes of Taranaki/Mount Egmont, turning north close to Midhirst and joining with the waters of the Waitara River ten kilometres from the North Taranaki Bight coast.[1]

Manganui River
View of the Manganui River on Mount Taranaki, near the Manganui Ski Area
Map
Route of the Manganui River
Manganui River (Taranaki) is located in New Zealand
Manganui River (Taranaki)
Mouth of the Manganui River
Manganui River (Taranaki) is located in North Island
Manganui River (Taranaki)
Manganui River (Taranaki) (North Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationMount Taranaki
 • coordinates39°18′15″S 174°04′53″E / 39.30403°S 174.08138°E / -39.30403; 174.08138
Mouth 
 • location
Waitara River
 • coordinates
39°04′14″S 174°17′29″E / 39.07057°S 174.29143°E / -39.07057; 174.29143
Length39 kilometres (24 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionManganui RiverWaitara RiverNorth Taranaki BightTasman Sea
Tributaries 
 • leftWaipuku Stream, Mangamawhete Stream, Waitepuke Stream, Ngatoro Stream, Mangatiti Stream, Mangapotoa Stream
 • rightTe Popo Stream, Mangaotea Stream, Mākara Stream
WaterfallsCurtis Falls

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Place name detail: Manganui River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 21 April 2010.