Waitaha River

The Waitaha River is a river of the West Coast region of New Zealand's South Island. Waitaha is Māori and it literally means wai a river or stream taha to be passed on one side.

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Places of Interest

Highlights: Bold Head.

Bold Head

Peak

Photo: Mike Dickison, CC BY 4.0.

Bold Head is a peak, which is situated 3½ km east of Waitaha River.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kakapotahi and Pukekura.

Kakapotahi

Hamlet

Photo: Mike Dickison, CC BY 4.0.

Kakapotahi is a hamlet, which is situated 3 km southeast of Waitaha River.

Pukekura

Hamlet

Photo: Mike Dickison, CC BY 4.0.

Pukekura is located near Lake Ianthe in the West Coast region of the South Island. Pukekura is situated 7 km south of Waitaha River.

Waitaha River

Type: Stream
Description: river in New Zealand
Categories: river and body of water
Location: New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude

-42.95° or 42° 57′ south

Longitude

170.66667° or 170° 40′ east

Elevation

1 metre (3 feet)

Open location code

4V9G2MX8+XM

GeoNames ID

2179884

Wikidata ID

Q7960435

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In Other Languages

From French to Welsh—“Waitaha River” goes by many names.

French: “Waitaha”
Welsh: “Afon Waitaha”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Kakapotahi and Pukekura.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: KAKAPOTAHI FOREST and Bold Head.

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