New Zealand's largest Manganui River is a river of the
Northland Region
The Northland Region ( mi, Te Tai Tokerau) is the northernmost of New Zealand's 16 local government regions. New Zealanders sometimes refer to it as the Winterless North because of its mild climate all throughout the year. The main population ...
of New Zealand's
North Island. It follows a generally westward course from its sources west of
Ruakaka before its outflow into the
Wairoa River east of
Dargaville
Dargaville ( mi, Takiwira) is a town located in the North Island of New Zealand. It is situated on the bank of the Northern Wairoa River in the Kaipara District of the Northland region. The town is located 55 kilometres southwest of Whangāre ...
.
The river's lower course is noted for its convoluted, winding path through low-lying swampy terrain, and several
oxbow lakes are associated with this stretch of the river.
See also
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List of rivers of New Zealand
This is a list of all waterways named as rivers in New Zealand.
A
* Aan River
* Acheron River (Canterbury)
* Acheron River (Marlborough)
* Ada River
* Adams River
* Ahaura River
* Ahuriri River
* Ahuroa River
* Akatarawa River
* Ākitio R ...
References
Rivers of the Northland Region
Rivers of New Zealand
Kaipara Harbour catchment
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