Ōhau River (Manawatū-Whanganui)

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The Ōhau River is in the Horowhenua District of New Zealand's North Island.[1] It flows from the confluence of two short rivers, the North Ōhau River and the South Ōhau River. The Ōhau initially flows north, turning west to the southeast of Levin. It reaches the Tasman Sea 10 kilometres (6 mi) southwest of Levin.

Ōhau River
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Ōhau River (Manawatū-Whanganui) is located in New Zealand
Ōhau River (Manawatū-Whanganui)
Location of the Ōhau River mouth
Native nameŌhau (Māori)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
RegionManawatū-Whanganui Region
DistrictHorowhenua District
Physical characteristics
SourceTararua Range
 • locationDora Ridge
 • coordinates40°44′9″S 175°24′7″E / 40.73583°S 175.40194°E / -40.73583; 175.40194
MouthTasman Sea
 • location
Kuku Beach
 • coordinates
40°39′22″S 175°9′23″E / 40.65611°S 175.15639°E / -40.65611; 175.15639
Length39 km (24 mi)

References

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  1. ^ "NZGB Gazetteer". New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa. Retrieved 9 April 2020.