Ōkārito River

The Ōkārito River is a river of the West Coast Region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows northwest from the northern end of Lake Mapourika, reaching the Ōkārito Lagoon 15 kilometres west of Whataroa.

Ōkārito River
Route of the Ōkārito River
Mouth of the Ōkārito River Ōkārito River (New Zealand)
Location
Country	New Zealand
Region	West Coast
District	Westland
Physical characteristics
Source	Lake Mapourika
• coordinates	43.29267°S 170.21976°E / -43.29267; 170.21976
• elevation	82 m (269 ft)
Mouth	Ōkārito Lagoon
• coordinates	43°13′09″S 170°09′45″E
• elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Length	12 kilometres (7.5 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Lake Mapourika → Ōkārito River → Ōkārito Lagoon → Tasman Sea
River system	Ōkārito River
Tributaries
• left	Jenkins Creek
• right	Zalas Creek

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand

References

"Place name detail: Ōkārito River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 28 January 2019.