The Hector River is a river of New Zealand's southern North Island.[1] It rises on the northern slopes of Mount Hector in the Tararua Range, flowing east through Tararua Forest Park before joining with the upper reaches of the Waiohine River.

Hector River
Hector River with Mt Hector in the background
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationTararua Range
Mouth 
 • location
Waiohine River
Length10 km (6 mi)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Place name detail: Hector River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 16 April 2010.

40°55′48″S 175°24′07″E / 40.930125°S 175.401880°E / -40.930125; 175.401880