Oaro River
The Oaro River is a river of the north Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows south from its sources in the Hundalee Hills, turning east shortly before reaching the coast at Oaro, 15 kilometres southwest of Kaikōura.- Type: Stream
- Description: river in New Zealand
- Also known as: “Owaru River”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Oaro and Goose Bay.
Goose Bay
Hamlet
Goose Bay is a small locality in New Zealand, located 15 kilometres southwest of Kaikōura. Goose Bay is situated 5 km northeast of Oaro River.
Oaro River
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-42.51667° or 42° 31′ south
Longitude
173.5° or 173° 30′ east
Elevation
9 metres (30 feet)
Open location code
4V9MFGM2+82
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Welsh—“Oaro River” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Oaro River”
- French: “Oaro”
- Russian: “Оаро (река)”
- Russian: “Оаро”
- Welsh: “Afon Oaro”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Oaro and Goose Bay.
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Highlights: Pukaroro Rock and Poho o te atua.
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