Waikouaiti River
The Waikouaiti River is found to the north of Dunedin in Otago, New Zealand.[1] It flows to the Pacific Ocean at Karitane, close to the town of Waikouaiti.[2]
| Waikouaiti River | |
|---|---|
Route of the Waikouaiti River | |
Mouth of the Waikouaiti River Waikouaiti River (South Island) | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Macraes (North Branch) |
| • coordinates | 45.3908°S 170.4263°E |
| 2nd source | The Silverpeaks (South Branch) |
| • coordinates | 45.7481°S 170.4618°E |
| Mouth | |
• location | Pacific Ocean |
• coordinates | 45°38′24″S 170°39′42″E |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Waikouaiti River → Pacific Ocean |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Murphys Creek (North Branch), Toll Bar Creek (South Branch), Sluice Box Creek (South Branch), Mount Misery Creek (South Branch) |
| • right | Back Creek (North Branch), Deep Creek (North Branch), Dip Creek (North Branch) |
The Waikouaiti River is the largest in East Otago.[3]
References
- "Environmental monitoring data for Waikouaiti River". Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA). Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- "Locals help restore the Waikouaiti River in Otago". The Tindall Foundation. 7 July 2015. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- "Waikouaiti River at Bucklands". Swim Guide. 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
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