The Big Wainihinihi River is a river in the Westland district of New Zealand. It is a tributary of the Taramakau River.

Big Wainihinihi River
Map
Route of the Big Wainihinihi River
Big Wainihinihi River is located in New Zealand
Big Wainihinihi River
Mouth of the Big Wainihinihi River
Big Wainihinihi River is located in South Island
Big Wainihinihi River
Big Wainihinihi River (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
regionWest Coast Region
DistrictWestland District
Physical characteristics
SourceRazorback Ridge
 • locationTara Tama Range
 • coordinates42°48′57″S 171°22′25″E / 42.81583°S 171.37361°E / -42.81583; 171.37361
 • elevation1,500 m (4,900 ft)
MouthTaramakau River
 • location
Wainihinihi
 • coordinates
42°45′20″S 171°20′16″E / 42.75556°S 171.33778°E / -42.75556; 171.33778
 • elevation
90 m (300 ft)
Length13.1 kilometres (8.1 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionBig Wainihinihi RiverTaramakau RiverTasman Sea
River systemTaramakau River

See also

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References

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  • "Place name detail: Big Wainihinihi River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 29 September 2023.