Nairn River Explained

Nairn River should not be confused with River Nairn.

Nairn River
Mouth Location:Petre Bay
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:New Zealand
Length:14km (09miles)
Basin Size:[1]

The Nairn River, also known as the Mangatukurewa Creek is a river in the Chatham Islands of New Zealand. Located in the southwest of Chatham Island, it runs north to reach the coast close to the southern end of Petre Bay. The main settlement of the Chatham Islands, Waitangi, stands close to the mouth of the Nairn River.

References

-43.95°N -209°W

Notes and References

  1. https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/WT/wt_DOC_94020329/Wai%2064%2C%20K010.pdf A Report on the Nature of Te Whanga Lagoon, and the Way in which it has Changed since 1840 Gary Williams June 1995