| Cape River | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Aorangi Range |
| Mouth | |
• location | Opouawe River |
| Length | 8 km (5.0 mi) |
The Cape River is a river of New Zealand. A tributary of the Opouawe River, it is located in the Wairarapa in the southern North Island. [1]
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