Ohinetamatea River
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| Ohinetamatea River | |
|---|---|
| Mouth | Tasman Sea |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Source elevation | 1,700 metres (5,600 ft) |
| Mouth elevation | 0 metres (0 ft) |
The Ohinetamatea River is a river in the Westland District of New Zealand. It is also known as Saltwater Creek in the lower reaches.[1]
The river rises on the north flank of the Copland Range and flows generally northward until it reaches the valley of the Cook River and turns westward. There is a 72 metres (236 ft) high waterfall at 700 metres (2,300 ft) elevation.[2] The river passes to the south of an ancient glacial moraine which separates its lower reaches from the Cook River valley.[1]
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[edit] References
- "Place Name Detail: Ohinetamatea River". New Zealand Geographic Placenames Database. Land Information New Zealand. http://www.linz.govt.nz/placenames/find-names/topographic-names-db/database/index.aspx?p=9421.
Coordinates: 43°27′S 169°46′E / 43.45°S 169.767°E
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