The Te Naihi River is a river of the Westland District of New Zealand's South Island. It flows generally northwest to reach the Waiatoto River 35 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of Haast. Much of the river's length is within Mount Aspiring National Park.

Te Naihi River
Map
Route of the Te Naihi River
Te Naihi River is located in South Island
Te Naihi River
Mouth of the Te Naihi River
Te Naihi River is located in New Zealand
Te Naihi River
Te Naihi River (New Zealand)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
RegionWest Coast
DistrictWestland
Physical characteristics
SourceTe Naihi Saddle
 • coordinates44°10′28″S 168°57′07″E / 44.1745°S 168.9519°E / -44.1745; 168.9519
Mouth 
 • location
Waiatoto River
 • coordinates
44°07′05″S 168°48′49″E / 44.118°S 168.8137°E / -44.118; 168.8137
Length19 km (12 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionTe Naihi RiverWaiatoto RiverJackson Bay / OkahuTasman Sea
Tributaries 
 • leftMurray River
 • rightCalliope Creek

See also

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References

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