The Maramataha River is a river in the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand. The river rises west of Lake Taupō and flows generally west to become a tributary of the Ongarue River.[1]

Maramataha River
Maramataha suspension bridge carrying the Timber Trail over the Maramataha River
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Native nameMaramataha (Māori)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
DistrictRuapehu
Physical characteristics
SourceHauhungaroa Range
 • locationPureora Forest Park
 • coordinates38°39′7″S 175°34′41″E / 38.65194°S 175.57806°E / -38.65194; 175.57806
 • elevation900 m (3,000 ft)
MouthOngarue River
 • coordinates
38°39′14″S 175°18′58″E / 38.65389°S 175.31611°E / -38.65389; 175.31611
 • elevation
190 m (620 ft)
Length39 km (24 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionMaramataha RiverOngarue RiverWhanganui River
River systemWhanganui River

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References

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  1. ^ "Place name detail: Maramataha River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 23 April 2010.