Big Wainihinihi River

The Big Wainihinihi River is a river in the Westland district of New Zealand. It is a tributary of the Taramakau River.

Big Wainihinihi River
Route of the Big Wainihinihi River
Mouth of the Big Wainihinihi River Big Wainihinihi River (South Island)
Location
Country	New Zealand
region	West Coast Region
District	Westland District
Physical characteristics
Source	Razorback Ridge
• location	Tara Tama Range
• coordinates	42°48′57″S 171°22′25″E
• elevation	1,500 m (4,900 ft)
Mouth	Taramakau River
• location	Wainihinihi
• coordinates	42°45′20″S 171°20′16″E
• elevation	90 m (300 ft)
Length	13.1 kilometres (8.1 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Big Wainihinihi River → Taramakau River → Tasman Sea
River system	Taramakau River

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand

References

• "Place name detail: Big Wainihinihi River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 29 September 2023.