The Ōtere River is a short river of the Tasman Region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows north to reach Golden Bay approximately halfway between Tākaka and Collingwood, flowing into an inlet at the remnants of Onekaka Wharf.

Ōtere River
The Ōtere River near Onekaka village
Map
Route of the Ōtere River
Ōtere River is located in New Zealand
Ōtere River
Mouth of the Ōtere River
Ōtere River is located in South Island
Ōtere River
Ōtere River (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • coordinates40°48′00″S 172°42′08″E / 40.8001°S 172.7023°E / -40.8001; 172.7023
Mouth 
 • location
Golden Bay / Mohua
 • coordinates
40°49′36″S 172°36′52″E / 40.8267°S 172.6144°E / -40.8267; 172.6144
Length6 kilometres (3.7 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionŌtere RiverGolden Bay / MohuaTasman Sea
Tributaries 
 • leftOnekaka River, Mulligan Creek

See also

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References

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