The Taipoiti River is a short river of the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. One of the headwaters of the Waimakariri River, it flows southeast from the Shaler Range to reach the White River.

Taipoiti River
Map
Route of the Taipoiti River
Taipoiti River is located in New Zealand
Taipoiti River
Mouth of the Taipoiti River
Taipoiti River is located in South Island
Taipoiti River
Taipoiti River (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
SourceShaler Range
 • coordinates42°56′12″S 171°25′23″E / 42.93666°S 171.423°E / -42.93666; 171.423
Mouth 
 • location
White River
 • coordinates
42°57′21″S 171°25′56″E / 42.95575°S 171.43228°E / -42.95575; 171.43228
Length3 km (1.9 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionTaipoiti RiverWhite RiverWaimakariri RiverPegasus BayPacific Ocean

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References

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