Hangatahua River Explained

Hangatahua (Stony) River
Pushpin Map:New Zealand#New Zealand North Island
Pushpin Map Size:270px
Pushpin Map Caption:Mouth of the Hangatahua River
Source1 Location:Ahukawakawa Swamp
Source1 Coordinates:-39.2552°N 174.0399°W
Source1 Elevation:2100m (6,900feet)
Mouth Location:Tasman Sea
Mouth Coordinates:-39.1729°N 173.8202°W
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:New Zealand
Length:160NaN0
Progression:Hangatahua RiverTasman Sea
Tributaries Left:Minarapa Stream, Peters Stream, Upson Stream, Pyramid Stream, Turehu Stream, Maero Stream
Tributaries Right:Cataract Stream, Paul Stream
Bridges:Hangatahua River Bridge

The Hangatahua River, alternatively known as the Stony River, is a river of the Taranaki Region of New Zealand. It is one of the larger of the numerous rivers and streams which drain the slopes of Mount Taranaki, receiving water from streams covering most of the northwest sector of the mountain. In addition it drains the southern flank of the Pouakai complex and the alpine Ahukawakawa Swamp.[1] The river's upper reaches lie within Egmont National Park.

The Hangatahua River forms the boundary between New Plymouth District and South Taranaki District.[2]

The river was considered Taranaki's best trout fishery until severe erosion and land instability in the river's headwaters since 1997 caused high sediment loads.[3]

Notes and References

  1. New Zealand Topographic Map Series sheet BJ29 - Mt Taranaki
  2. Web site: Ward boundaries map. New Plymouth District Council. 2011-02-27.
  3. Web site: Erosion Changes face of Mountain. Taranaki Daily News. 27 November 2010. 2011-02-27.