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 of Interest
Highlights include Pukeonake and Soda Springs Falls.
Pukeonake
Peak
Photo: Mike Dickison, CC BY 4.0.
Pukeonake is a peak, which is situated 3½ km southwest of Whanganui River.
Soda Springs Falls
Spring
Photo: Du Hugin Skulblaka, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Soda Springs Falls is situated 4 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
-39.11823° or 39° 7′ 6″ southLongitude
175.59021° or 175° 35′ 25″ eastElevation
1,144 metres (3,753 feet)Open location code
4VGQVHJR+P3GeoNames ID
6226647
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