Wairoa River (Tasman)

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Wairoa River
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Location
Country New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
  location Gordon Range
Mouth  
  location
Waimea River
Length45 kilometres (28 mi)

The Wairoa River is located in the north of the South Island of New Zealand. It flows north for 45 kilometres before combining with the Wai-iti River to form the Waimea River. This flows into the southern end of Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere near Richmond.

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