Kōhaihai River

The Kōhaihai River (Māori: Kōwhaiwhai) is a river of the northwest of New Zealand's South Island. Flowing southwest and then west from the Dommett Range, the river's entire length is within the Kahurangi National Park. The river's mouth marks the south western end of the Heaphy Track and the northern terminus of the West Coast's road system. The nearest town is Karamea.

Kōhaihai River
Kōhaihai River at the end of Heaphy Track
Route of the Kōhaihai River
Mouth of the Kōhaihai River
Kōhaihai River (South Island)
Native nameKōwhaiwhai (Māori)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
SourceDommett Range
  location1,302 metres (4,272 ft)
  coordinates41.0558°S 172.2666°E / -41.0558; 172.2666
Mouth 
  location
Karamea Bight
  coordinates
41°06′26″S 172°06′01″E
  elevation
0 metres (0 ft)
Length17 kilometres (11 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionKōhaihai RiverKaramea Bight → Tasman Sea
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