Motu River

The Mōtū River is a major waterway in the eastern part of the North Island of New Zealand. It rises south-west of Mātāwai in the Gisborne District, on the south-western side of the Raukūmara Range, and heads roughly northwards to the Pacific Ocean.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Whitianga and Omaio.

Hamlet

Whitianga is a hamlet, which is situated 6 km northwest of Motu River.

Hamlet

Omaio is a coastal township in the Ōpōtiki District and Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. During the 20th century, families collectively farmed the area for sheep and beef. Omaio is situated 7 km north of Motu River.

Latitude

-37.87823° or 37° 52′ 42″ south

Longitude

177.65021° or 177° 39′ 1″ east

Elevation

190 metres (623 feet)

Open location code

4VJV4MC2+P3

GeoNames ID

We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Discover Motu River from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

Discover other places named “Motu River”.

Explore places such as Houpoto and Maraenui Marae.

Highlights include Otamakanohi and Taurangakoua.

Delve into Gisborne, East Cape, and Matawai.

Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.