Whanganui (;[1]), previously spelled Wanganui,[2] is a city in the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand. The city is located on the west coast of the North Island at the mouth of the Whanganui River.
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Administrative areas | |
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Towns and settlements (upstream to downstream) |
- Kakahi
- Piriaka
- Manunui
- Taumarunui
- Whakahoro
- Parinui
- Tieke Kainga
- Pipiriki
- Jerusalem
- Ranana
- Matahiwi
- Koriniti
- Atene
- Parikino
- Kaiwhaiki
- Upokongaro
- Whanganui
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Major tributaries (upstream to downstream by confluence) |
- Whakapapa River
- Pungapunga River
- Ongarue River
- Ohura River
- Retaruke River
- Tangarakau River
- Whangamomona River
- Manganui o te Ao River
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Other features (upstream to downstream) |
- Tongariro National Park
- Whanganui National Park
- Bridge to Nowhere
- Moutoa Island
- Whanganui Journey
- PS Waimarie
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Longest New Zealand rivers |
- 1: Waikato
- 2: Clutha
- 3: Whanganui
- 4: Taieri
- 5: Rangitīkei
- 6: Mataura
- 7: Waiau
- 8: Clarence
- 9: Waitaki
- 10: Ōreti
- 11: Rangitaiki
- 12: Manawatū
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