Mangawhero River
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The Mangawhero River is in the North Island of New Zealand. It drains the south-western slopes of Mount Ruapehu, passes through Ohakune before discharging into the Whangaehu River to the south-west of Mangamahu.
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Mangawhero River | |
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Etymology | Maori meaning "red stream" |
Native name | Mangawhero (Māori) |
Location | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Manawatū-Whanganui |
Towns | Ohakune |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Mount Ruapehu |
• location | Tūroa skifield |
• coordinates | 39°18′4″S 175°32′13″E |
• elevation | 1,800 m (5,900 ft) |
Mouth | Whangaehu River |
• location | 7 km (4.3 mi) south-west of Mangamahu |
• coordinates | 39°51′30″S 175°17′55″E |
• elevation | 50 m (160 ft) |
Length | 130 kilometres (81 mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Mangawhero River → Whangaehu River |
River system | Whangaehu River |
Tributaries | |
• right | Makotuku River |
Waterfalls | Mangawhero Falls, Raukawa Falls |
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