The Ōtoko River is a river of the West Coast Region of New Zealand's South Island.[1] It flows generally northwest from the northern slopes of Mount Hooker, reaching the Paringa River 20 kilometres south of Bruce Bay.[2]
| Ōtoko River | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Mount Hooker |
| Mouth | |
• location | Paringa River |
| Length | 23 kilometres (14 mi) |
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "place of the staff" for Ōtoko.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "New Zealand Topographic Map". NZ Topo Map. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Place name detail: Otoko River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
- ^ "1000 Māori place names". New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 6 August 2019.
43°46′S 169°31′E / 43.767°S 169.517°E