Whakatāne River
The Whakatāne River or Ōhinemataroa[1] is a major river of the Bay of Plenty region in the North Island of New Zealand.
| Whakatāne River | |
|---|---|
 The mouth of the Whakatāne River | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Bay of Plenty |
| Length | 95 km (59 mi) |
It flows north from near the small town of Ruatāhuna through Te Urewera, reaching the sea through the town of Whakatāne. The river is 95 kilometres (59 mi) long.
References
- "Maori language retreat planned near Whakatane". Radio New Zealand. 3 August 2009. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
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