Waitara River
The source of the Waitara River lies in the very steep hill country to the east of Mount Taranaki/Egmont, near Tahora. After proceeding in a southwesterly direction toward Central Taranaki, the river abruptly turns to flow in a northwesterly direction to the Tasman Sea: meeting it at the coastal town of Waitara.Places of Interest
Highlights include Waitara High School.
Waitara High School
School
Waitara High School is a state secondary school in Waitara, Taranaki, New Zealand, founded in 1947.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Waitara and Motunui.
Waitara
Town
Waitara is a town in the northern part of the Taranaki region of the North Island of New Zealand.
Motunui
Locality
Motunui is a settlement in northern Taranaki, in the North Island of New Zealand. Motunui is situated 6 km east of Waitara River.
Tikorangi
Hamlet
Tikorangi is a settlement in Taranaki, New Zealand… Tikorangi is situated 7 km southeast of Waitara River.
Waitara River
- Category: body of water
- Location
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Latitude
-38.98333° or 38° 59′ south
Longitude
174.23333° or 174° 14′ east
Open location code
4VHP268M+M8
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Airedale Reef and Puketakauere Pa.
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