Maropea River

The Maropea River is a river of the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows northwest from the Ruahine Range to join the Whakaurekou River 25 kilometres east of Taihape.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Mount Maropea and Te Atua Mahuru.

Peak

Mount Maropea is a prominent peak in the Ruahine Range, located in southern Hawke's Bay and the eastern Rangitikei District, in New Zealand's eastern North Island. Mount Maropea is situated 3 km southeast of Maropea River.

Te Atua Mahuru is a prominent peak in southern Hawke's Bay, in New Zealand's eastern North Island. It lies in the Ruahine Range, within the boundaries of the Ruahine Forest Park, of which it is the second highest peak, at 1534 metres. Te Atua Mahuru is situated 3 km northeast of Maropea River.

Latitude

-39.72824° or 39° 43′ 42″ south

Longitude

176.15021° or 176° 9′ 1″ east

Elevation

1,159 metres (3,802 feet)

Open location code

4VGR75C2+P3

GeoNames ID

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