The Temuka River, originally Te Umu Kaha River,[1] is a river of the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. It is one of numerous rivers which meet close to the south Canterbury town of Temuka, all of which are part of the Ōpihi River's system.[2]
| Temuka River | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Waihi River |
| Length | 19 km (12 mi) |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Davis, Brian Newton (1966). "Temuka". In McLintock, Alexander Hare (ed.). An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand.
- ^ "Place name detail: Temuka River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
44°14′S 171°16′E / 44.233°S 171.267°E