Mōtū River

The Mōtū River is a major waterway in the eastern part of the of . It rises south-west of in the , on the south-western side of the , and heads roughly northwards to the Pacific Ocean.
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  • Type: Stream
  • Description: river in New Zealand
  • Also known as: Motu River

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Whitianga and Omaio.

Hamlet
is a hamlet.

Hamlet
is a coastal township in the and of New Zealand's . During the 20th century, families collectively farmed the area for sheep and beef. is situated 6 km northeast of Mōtū River.

Locality
is a coastal settlement in the and of New Zealand's . is situated 9 km southwest of Mōtū River.

Mōtū River

Latitude
-37.85° or 37° 51′ south
Longitude
177.58333° or 177° 35′ east
Open location code
4VJV4HXM+X8
Geo­Names ID
2186499
Wiki­data ID
Q1386261
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Asturian to Welsh—“Mōtū River” goes by many names.
  • Asturian: Ríu Motu
  • Catalan: Motu
  • Cebuano: Motu River
  • Dutch: Motu River
  • French: Motu River
  • French: Motu
  • German: Motu River
  • Hausa: Kogin Motu
  • Slovenian: Motu River
  • Slovenian: Motu
  • Slovenian: reka Motu
  • Spanish: Rio Motu
  • Spanish: Río Motu
  • Welsh: Afon Motu

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Localities in the Area

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Highlights include Tokata Point and Oariki.

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