The Pariwhakaoho River is a river of the Tasman Region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows northeast from sources within Kahurangi National Park to reach Golden Bay 10 kilometres northwest of Tākaka at Puramāhoi.

Pariwhakaoho River
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Route of the Pariwhakaoho River
Pariwhakaoho River is located in New Zealand
Pariwhakaoho River
Mouth of the Pariwhakaoho River
Pariwhakaoho River is located in South Island
Pariwhakaoho River
Pariwhakaoho River (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • coordinates40°50′30″S 172°40′34″E / 40.8417°S 172.6761°E / -40.8417; 172.6761
Mouth 
 • location
Golden Bay / Mohua
 • coordinates
40°46′27″S 172°44′21″E / 40.7741°S 172.7392°E / -40.7741; 172.7392
Length13 kilometres (8.1 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionPariwhakaoho RiverGolden Bay / MohuaTasman Sea
Tributaries 
 • leftCarbonate Creek, Diorite Creek, Taipō Creek, Turnbull Creek, Camp Creek
 • rightBreak-me-up Creek, Flowers Creek, Copperstain Creek

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References

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