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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Places of Interest
Highlights include 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. State Highway 6 passes through Pukekura on its route between Ross and Harihari, and the settlement is roughly 35 minutes south of Hokitika and an hour north of Franz Josef Glacier. 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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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From French to Welsh—“Waitaha River” goes by many names.
- French: “Waitaha”
- Welsh: “Afon Waitaha”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Kakapotahi and Pukekura.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include KAKAPOTAHI FOREST and Bold Head.
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