Ōtira River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ōtira River |
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Upper Ōtira River and Ōtira Viaduct
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| Country | New Zealand |
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| Main source | Mount Rolleston |
| River mouth | Taramakau River |
| Length | 20 km (12 mi) |
The Ōtira River is located in the central South Island of New Zealand. It rises on the slopes of Mount Rolleston in the Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana, and flows north for 20 kilometres (12 mi), passing through the town of Otira before joining the Taramakau River. The Taramakau's outflow is into the Tasman Sea, 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) south of Greymouth.
The valley of the Otira River forms the northwestern approach to Arthur's Pass, one of the three main passes across the Southern Alps.
See also
In Spanish: Río Otira para niños
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