Whanganui River

The Whanganui River is a major river in the of . It is the country's third-longest river, and has special status owing to its importance to the region's Māori people.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Whakahoro.

Hamlet
is a small settlement located south of on the junction of the and , about 104 mi upstream from . is situated 4½ km southeast of Whanganui River.

Whanganui River

Latitude
-39.07824° or 39° 4′ 42″ south
Longitude
175.0402° or 175° 2′ 25″ east
Elevation
209 metres (686 feet)
Open location code
4VGQW2CR+P3
Geo­Names ID
6224016
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