Waikouaiti River

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State Highway 1 crosses the Waikouaiti River between Waikouaiti and Karitane NZ-WaikouaitiBridge.jpg
State Highway 1 crosses the Waikouaiti River between Waikouaiti and Karitane
Waikouaiti River estuary at Karitane; fishing wharf and channel to the Pacific Ocean at right, Matanaka headland at left background. Karitane port.JPG
Waikouaiti River estuary at Karitane; fishing wharf and channel to the Pacific Ocean at right, Matanaka headland at left background.

The Waikouaiti River is found to the north of Dunedin in Otago, New Zealand. [1] It flows to the Pacific Ocean at Karitane, close to the town of Waikouaiti. [2]

The Waikouaiti River is the largest in East Otago. [3]

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References

  1. "Environmental monitoring data for Waikouaiti River". Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA). Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  2. "Locals help restore the Waikouaiti River in Otago". The Tindall Foundation. 7 July 2015. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  3. "Waikouaiti River at Bucklands". Swim Guide. 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.

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