Pungapunga River

River in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
38°50′2″S 175°33′40″E / 38.83389°S 175.56111°E / -38.83389; 175.56111 • elevation1,040 m (3,410 ft) MouthWhanganui River
 • location
Manunui
 • coordinates
38°53′30″S 175°20′0″E / 38.89167°S 175.33333°E / -38.89167; 175.33333
 • elevation
172 m (564 ft)Length22 km (14 mi)Basin featuresProgressionPungapunga River → Whanganui RiverRiver systemWhanganui River

The Pungapunga River is a river of the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows predominantly southwest from the southeastern foothills of the Hahungaroa Range, reaching the Whanganui River 5 kilometres (3 mi) east of Taumarunui.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Place name detail: Pungapunga River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 3 June 2010.
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Whanganui River
Source: Mount Tongariro—Flows into: Tasman Sea
Administrative areas
  • Manawatū-Whanganui Region
  • Whanganui District
  • Ruapehu District
Towns and settlements (upstream to downstream)Major tributaries (upstream to downstream by confluence)Other features (upstream to downstream)Longest New Zealand rivers


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