Ōhura River Explained

Ōhura River
Name Etymology:Maori meaning "uncovered spot"
Pushpin Map:New Zealand
Pushpin Map Size:300px
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:New Zealand
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:Manawatū-Whanganui
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Ruapehu
Subdivision Type4:Settlements
Subdivision Name4:Matiere, Tokirima
Length:134km (83miles)
Source1:Tangitu
Source1 Elevation:680m (2,230feet)
Mouth:Whanganui River
Mouth Elevation:95m (312feet)
Progression:Ōhura RiverWhanganui River
River System:Whanganui River
Tributaries Left:Ohinewhatihua Stream, Mangatupoto Stream, Koromiko Stream, Otahu Stream, Mākara Stream, Ngarukehu Stream, Waipapa Stream, Matiere Stream, Pukerimu Stream, Waitangata Stream, Toetoe Stream, Rata Stream, Te Wahaoteminihia Stream, Te Awakariororiki Stream, Mangahukahuka Stream, Waipapa Stream, Kakahi Stream, Kirikiri Stream, Taumona River, Opetea Stream, Pikopiko Stream, Kiekie Stream, Opatu Stream
Tributaries Right:Otamati Stream, Kokako o te Ohinepouri Stream, Kokako o te Marama Stream, Mangamaire Stream, Waikaka Stream, Waihinau Stream, Mangaroa Stream, Mangakauanga Stream, Tokirima Stream, Whauwhau Stream, Manganuitepa Stream, Omutu Stream

The Ōhura River is a river of the western North Island of New Zealand. It flows southward from its source close to the town of Ōhura, and flows into the Whanganui River.

In July 2020, the name of the river was officially gazetted as Ōhura River by the New Zealand Geographic Board.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Notice of approved official geographic names . 16 July 2020 . New Zealand Gazette . 18 August 2020.