Ruakōkoputuna River

Coordinates: 41°18′S 175°28′E / 41.300°S 175.467°E / -41.300; 175.467
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Ruakōkoputuna River
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationAorangi Range
Mouth 
 • location
Huangarua River
Length15 km (9 mi)

The Ruakōkoputuna River is a river of the Wairarapa, in the Wellington Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows northeast from its sources within Haurangi Forest Park to the east of Palliser Bay, reaching the Huangarua River 10 kilometres (6 mi) south of Martinborough. The river's upper section flow through the Patuna Chasm, a narrow slot canyon.

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References[edit]

"Place name detail: Ruakokoputuna River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.

41°18′S 175°28′E / 41.300°S 175.467°E / -41.300; 175.467