The Little Ōnahau River is a river of the northwest of New Zealand's South Island. It has its sources close to the track in Kahurangi National Park that follows a ridgeline to Parapara Peak, near the source of the Ōnahau River. From here, it flows initially southwest and then northwest, passing underneath State Highway 60 just west of the Tākaka Aerodrome. Shortly before reaching the sea, it flows into the Ōnahau River, reaching Golden Bay via a small estuary to the west of Rangihaeata.

Little Ōnahau River
Little Ōnahau River where it crosses State Highway 60
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Route of the Little Ōnahau River
Little Ōnahau River is located in New Zealand
Little Ōnahau River
Mouth of the Little Ōnahau River
Little Ōnahau River is located in South Island
Little Ōnahau River
Little Ōnahau River (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationnear the track leading to Parapara Peak
 • coordinates40°50′12″S 172°43′12″E / 40.8367°S 172.72°E / -40.8367; 172.72
Mouth 
 • location
Ōnahau River
 • coordinates
40°48′21″S 172°46′15″E / 40.80581°S 172.77081°E / -40.80581; 172.77081
Length9 kilometres (5.6 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionLittle Ōnahau RiverŌnahau RiverGolden Bay / MohuaTasman Sea

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References

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