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Makotuku River
Makotuku River is located in New Zealand
Makotuku River
Native name Mākōtuku
Country New Zealand
Region Manawatū-Whanganui
District Ruapehu District
Settlements Horopito, Raetihi
Physical characteristics
Main source Mount Ruapehu
Sunset Ridge, Tūroa skifield
1,700 metres (5,600 ft)
39°18′7″S 175°31′44″E / 39.30194°S 175.52889°E / -39.30194; 175.52889
River mouth Mangawhero River
455 metres (1,493 ft)
39°28′8″S 175°18′4″E / 39.46889°S 175.30111°E / -39.46889; 175.30111
Length 40 km (25 mi)
Basin features
Progression Makotuku RiverMangawhero RiverWhangaehu River
River system Whangaehu River

The Makotuku River is a river of the west of New Zealand's North Island. It flows southwest from the slopes of Mount Ruapehu and passes through the town of Raetihi before its confluence with the Mangawhero River.

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "white heron stream" for Mākōtuku.

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