Waitaha River

The Waitaha River is a river of the West Coast region of New Zealand's . 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 include Bold Head.

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

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kakapotahi and Pukekura.

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

Hamlet
is located near in the West Coast region of the . State Highway 6 passes through on its route between and , and the settlement is roughly 35 minutes south of Hokitika and an hour north of . is situated 7 km south of Waitaha River.

Waitaha River

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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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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