Waiohine River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Waiohine River |
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Waiohine River in Waiohine Gorge
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Lancaster Peak, Tararua Range 1,500 m (4,920 ft) |
| River mouth | Ruamahanga River at Pāpāwai 40 m (130 ft) |
| Length | 35 km (22 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 378 km2 (146 sq mi) |
The Waiohine River is a cool river found in the Greater Wellington Region of New Zealand's North Island. It's an important part of the local landscape and helps water the land around it.
About the Waiohine River
The Waiohine River starts high up in the Tararua Range mountains. It begins its journey west of a town called Otaki. From there, it flows mostly towards the south.
Where the River Flows
As the river leaves the mountains, it reaches a flatter area. Here, it changes direction and flows towards the south-east. It passes by the northern side of Greytown. Finally, the Waiohine River joins another river, the Ruamahanga River, near a place called Pāpāwai.
Water for the Land
Some of the Waiohine River's water doesn't go straight into the Ruamahanga River. Instead, it travels through many small channels. These channels and special irrigation systems help water the fruit farms around Greytown. This means the river helps grow delicious fruit! Some of this water even reaches Lake Wairarapa.
