Puniu River
| Puniu River | |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Basin | |
| Main source | 686 m (2,251 ft) |
| River mouth |
Waipa River 30 m (98 ft) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 57 km (35 mi) |
The Puniu River is a river of the Waikato Region of New Zealand's North Island. As a tributary of the Waipa River (itself a tributary of the Waikato River, and at a length of 57 kilometres (35 mi), it is one of the longest secondary tributaries in New Zealand.
The Puniu flows initially north from sources within the Pureora Forest Park, veering northwest to pass south of the towns of Kihikihi and Te Awamutu before meeting the Waipa River 3 kilometres (2 mi) south of Pirongia.
See also
References
"Place Name Detail: Puniu River". New Zealand Geographic Placenames Database. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
External links
- Current river level.
- Water quality monitoring at Bartons Corner Rd
- Rainfall at Pokuru Road Bridge, Te Awamutu
Coordinates: 38°01′S 175°13′E / 38.017°S 175.217°E1:50,000 map - source, mouth
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