Whakataki River
The Whakataki River is a river of Wellington region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows generally south before turning east to reach the Pacific Ocean five kilometres north of Castlepoint.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Castlepoint and Tīnui.
Castlepoint
Village
Photo: Karora, Public domain.
Castlepoint is a small beachside settlement on the Wairarapa coast of the Wellington Region of New Zealand. It is home to a lighthouse which stands near the top of the northern end of a reef. Castlepoint is situated 8 km southeast of Whakataki River.
Tīnui
Hamlet
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Tīnui, also spelled Tinui and formerly spelled Tenui, is a small village approximately 40 kilometres from Masterton, in the Wairarapa, New Zealand. The name comes from the Māori words tī, cabbage tree, and nui, many. Tīnui is situated 10 km southwest of Whakataki River.
Whakataki River
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Greater Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-40.83826° or 40° 50′ 18″ southLongitude
176.18021° or 176° 10′ 49″ eastElevation
127 metres (417 feet)Open location code
4VFR556J+M3GeoNames ID
6228220
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