Manganui River (Taranaki)

For other New Zealand rivers called Manganui, see Manganui River.

Manganui River is a river that flows through the Taranaki Region of New Zealand's North Island. It initially flows east from its sources on the slopes of Taranaki/Mount Egmont, turning north close to Midhirst and joining with the waters of the Waitara River ten kilometres from the North Taranaki Bight coast.^[1]

Manganui River
View of the Manganui River on Mount Taranaki, near the Manganui Ski Area
Route of the Manganui River
Mouth of the Manganui River Show map of New Zealand Manganui River (Taranaki) (North Island) Show map of North Island
Location
Country	New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Mount Taranaki
• coordinates	39°18′15″S 174°04′53″E
Mouth
• location	Waitara River
• coordinates	39°04′14″S 174°17′29″E
Length	39 kilometres (24 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Manganui River → Waitara River → North Taranaki Bight → Tasman Sea
Tributaries
• left	Waipuku Stream, Mangamawhete Stream, Waitepuke Stream, Ngatoro Stream, Mangatiti Stream, Mangapotoa Stream
• right	Te Popo Stream, Mangaotea Stream, Mākara Stream
Waterfalls	Curtis Falls

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand

References

1. "Place name detail: Manganui River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 21 April 2010.