Whenuakura River

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Whenuakura River
Location
Country New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Mouth  
  location
South Taranaki Bight
Length53 km (33 mi)

The Whenuakura River is a river of the Taranaki Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows south from its origins northeast of Lake Rotorangi and reaches the coast five kilometres southeast of Patea.

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    Coordinates: 39°47′S174°31′E / 39.783°S 174.517°E / -39.783; 174.517

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