Ruakituri River

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Ruakituri River
Location
Country New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
  location Huiarau Range
Mouth  
  location
Wairoa River
Length55 km (34 mi)

The Ruakituri River is a river of the Gisborne and Hawke's Bay Region of New Zealand's North Island. It initially flows northeast from its sources north of Lake Waikareiti. Within its course are the 72 m high Waitangi Falls. Afterwards it turns southeast for the majority of its course, reaching the settlement of Te Reinga, 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Wairoa. It merges with the Hangaroa River resulting in the Wairoa River. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Topographic map". NZTopoMap. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  2. "Place name detail: Ruakituri River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board . Retrieved 12 July 2009.

See also

Coordinates: 38°50′S177°31′E / 38.833°S 177.517°E / -38.833; 177.517