Otehake River

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Otehake River
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Taruahuna Pass. Headwaters of the Otehake River (West Branch) New Zealand
Otehake River
Route of the Otehake River
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Mouth of the Otehake River
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Otehake River (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source Southern Alps (West Branch)
  coordinates 42°52′53″S171°40′48″E / 42.8814°S 171.6800°E / -42.8814; 171.6800
2nd source Southern Alps (East Branch)
  coordinates 42°54′22″S171°41′24″E / 42.9061°S 171.6901°E / -42.9061; 171.6901
Mouth  
  location
Taramakau River
  coordinates
42°45′46″S171°43′23″E / 42.7629°S 171.7231°E / -42.7629; 171.7231
Basin features
ProgressionOtehake RiverTaramakau RiverTasman Sea
Tributaries 
  leftWhaiti Stream
  rightKoropuku Creek

Otehake River is located on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It flows northward through the Arthur's Pass National Park and into the Taramakau River. [1]

References

  1. Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. map 70. ISBN   0-7900-0952-8.