Puniu River
The Puniu River is a river of the Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. As a tributary of the Waipā River, and at a length of 57 kilometres, it is one of the longest secondary tributaries in New Zealand.
- Type: Stream
- Description: river in New Zealand
- Also known as: “Pūniu River”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Alexandra Redoubt.
Alexandra Redoubt
Archaeological site
Alexandra Redoubt is a fortification of the New Zealand Wars, located at Tuakau, New Zealand. Alexandra Redoubt is situated 3 km northwest of Puniu River.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Pirongia and Pokuru.
Pokuru
Locality
Pokuru is a rural community in the Waipā District and Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. Pokuru is situated 4½ km south of Puniu River.
Puketotara
Locality
Puketotara is a rural community in the… Puketotara is situated 6 km southwest of Puniu River.
Puniu River
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-38.01667° or 38° 1′ south
Longitude
175.21667° or 175° 13′ east
Elevation
38 metres (125 feet)
Open location code
4VHQX6M8+8M
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Welsh—“Puniu River” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Puniu River”
- Egyptian Arabic: “نهر بونيو”
- French: “Puniu”
- Russian: “Пуниу (река)”
- Russian: “Пуниу”
- Welsh: “Afon Puniu”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Te Kopua and Puketotara.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Mangatoatoa and Puketotara.
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