Kōhaihai River
Kohaihai River at the end of Heaphy Track
Native nameKōwhaiwhai (Māori)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationDommett Range
  elevation1,240 metres (4,070 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Karamea Bight
  elevation
0 metres (0 ft)
Length17 kilometres (11 mi)

The Kōhaihai River (Māori: Kōwhaiwhai) is a river of the northwest of New Zealand's South Island. Flowing southwest and then west from the Dommett Range, the river's entire length is within the Kahurangi National Park. The river's mouth marks the south western end of the Heaphy Track and the northern terminus of the West Coast's road system. The nearest town is Karamea.

See also

References

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

    41°07′S 172°06′E / 41.117°S 172.100°E / -41.117; 172.100


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