Wairaki River

Wairaki River, Makarewa, or Mangarewa (all names unofficial), is a river in Southland, New Zealand. The name Wairaki literally translates to water (wai), north (raki), and also means "meandering river".[1]

Not to be confused with Waitaki River.

Wairaki River
Wairaki River
LocationSouthland, New Zealand
Coordinates45.852°S 167.829°E / -45.852; 167.829

References
  1. "Place name detail: 46777". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 2 May 2024.


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