Makatote River
The Makatote River is a river of the centre of New Zealand's North Island. It flows west from the slopes of Mount Ruapehu, and from the Hauhungatahi Wilderness Area, before entering rough hill country, veering southwest and entering a gorge cut almost 100 m into the volcanic rocks.- Stream
- …lies at an elevation of 751 metres (2,464 feet)
- …is also known as “Makatote Stream”
- Description: river in the Ruapehu District, New Zealand
Places of Interest
Highlights include Last Spike Memorial and Makatote Viaduct.
Last Spike Memorial
Obelisk
The Last Spike Memorial is a monument in the Ruapehu District of New Zealand. Last Spike Memorial is situated 3½ km east of Makatote River.
Makatote Viaduct
Bridge
The Makatote Viaduct takes the North Island Main Trunk… Makatote Viaduct is situated 3½ km east of Makatote River.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Pokaka and Erua.
Horopito
Hamlet
Horopito is a locality in the North Island of New Zealand. Horopito is situated 8 km south of Makatote River.
Makatote River
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Latitude
-39.2731° or 39° 16′ 23″ south
Longitude
175.35126° or 175° 21′ 5″ east
Open location code
4VGQP9G2+QG
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Welsh—“Makatote River” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Makatote River”
- Cebuano: “Makatote Stream”
- Egyptian Arabic: “نهر ماكاتوتى”
- French: “Makatote”
- French: “Makatote(rivière)”
- Irish: “Makatote”
- Maori: “Makatote”
- Welsh: “Afon Makatote”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Pokaka and Erua.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mangaturuturu River and Manganui o te Ao Viaduct.
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