Ōtira River
The Ōtira River is located in the central South Island of New Zealand. It rises on the slopes of Mount Rolleston in the Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana, and flows north for 20 kilometres (12 mi), passing through the town of Otira before joining the Taramakau River.[1] The Taramakau's outflow is into the Tasman Sea, 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) south of Greymouth.
| Ōtira River | |
|---|---|
 Upper Ōtira River and Ōtira Viaduct | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Mount Rolleston |
| Mouth | |
• location | Taramakau River |
| Length | 20 km (12 mi) |
The valley of the Otira River forms the northwestern approach to Arthur's Pass, one of the three main passes across the Southern Alps.
References
- "Place name detail: Ōtira River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
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