Whanganui River
The Whanganui River is a major river in the North Island of New Zealand. It is the country's third-longest river, and has special status owing to its importance to the region's Māori people.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Whakahoro.
Whakahoro
Hamlet
Whakahoro is a small settlement located south of Taumarunui on the junction of the Retaruke and Whanganui Rivers, about 104 mi upstream from Whanganui. Whakahoro is situated 4½ km southeast of Whanganui River.
Whanganui River
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Greater Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-39.07824° or 39° 4′ 42″ southLongitude
175.0402° or 175° 2′ 25″ eastElevation
209 metres (686 feet)Open location code
4VGQW2CR+P3GeoNames ID
6224016
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