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Ōhinetamatea River

Coordinates: 43°27′S 169°46′E / 43.450°S 169.767°E / -43.450; 169.767
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Ōhinetamatea River / Saltwater Creek
Map
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • elevation1,700 metres (5,600 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Tasman Sea
 • elevation
0 metres (0 ft)

Ōhinetamatea River / Saltwater Creek is a river in the Westland District of New Zealand.[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.[2] There is a 72 metres (236 ft) high waterfall at 700 metres (2,300 ft) elevation.[3] The river passes to the south of an ancient glacial moraine which separates its lower reaches from the Cook River valley.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b New Zealand 1:50000 Topographic Map sheet BX14 – Gillespie's Beach
  2. ^ "Place name detail: Ōhinetamatea River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  3. ^ New Zealand 1:50000 Topographic Map series sheet BX15 – Fox Glacier

43°27′S 169°46′E / 43.450°S 169.767°E / -43.450; 169.767