The Paturau River (sometimes spelt Patarau) is a river of the Tasman Region of New Zealand's South Island.[2] One of the northernmost rivers in the South Island, it flows predominantly north from its sources in the Wakamarama Range to reach the Tasman Sea 20 kilometres west of Collingwood.[3]

Paturau River
Paturau River as seen from the abandoned bridge
Map
Route of the Paturau River
Paturau River is located in New Zealand
Paturau River
Mouth of the Paturau River
Paturau River is located in South Island
Paturau River
Paturau River (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationWakamarama Range
 • coordinates40°40′19″S 172°33′13″E / 40.6720°S 172.5537°E / -40.6720; 172.5537
Mouth 
 • location
Tasman Sea
 • coordinates
40°42′06″S 172°37′00″E / 40.70155°S 172.61657°E / -40.70155; 172.61657
 • elevation
0 metres (0 ft)
Length29 kilometres (18 mi)[1]
Basin features
ProgressionPaturau RiverTasman Sea
Tributaries 
 • leftLong Creek
 • rightSimmiss Creek, Higgins Branch, Toe Rag Creek, Rocky Creek, Thompson Creek, Camp Creek

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Egarr, G. D.; Egarr, J. H. (1981). New Zealand Recreational River Survey Part III South Island Rivers (PDF) (Report). Water & Soil Division, Ministry of Works and Development. p. 7. ISSN 0110-4705.
  2. ^ "Place name detail: Paturau River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
  3. ^ New Zealand 1:50000 Topographic Map Series sheet BN23 – Paturau River