Karakatūwhero River
River in New Zealand
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The Karakatūwhero River is a river of New Zealand. It is located in the Gisborne District in the northeast the North Island. The river flows east then northeast, reaching the Pacific coast 3 kilometres (2 mi) northwest of the town of Te Araroa.[1]
CountryNew Zealand
SourceConfluence of Onematariki Stream and Tapatu Stream
coordinates37°40′33″S 178°12′56″E
location
Kawakawa Bay| Karakatūwhero River | |
|---|---|
Karakatūwhero River seen from the Karakatūwhero River Bridge | |
 Route of the Karakatūwhero River | |
.png)  Mouth of the Karakatūwhero River  Karakatūwhero River (North Island) | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Confluence of Onematariki Stream and Tapatu Stream |
| • coordinates | 37°40′33″S 178°12′56″E |
| Mouth | |
• location | Kawakawa Bay |
• coordinates | 37°37′12″S 178°20′26″E |
| Length | 24 km (15 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Karakatūwhero River → Kawakawa Bay → Pacific Ocean |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Tawaroa Stream, Mokotā Stream, Parinui Stream, Matapū Stream, Waipirita Stream, Wairenga Stream |
| • right | Waihīrere Stream, Mangaiti Stream |
| Bridges | Karakatūwhero River Bridge |