Kōhaihai River
Kōhaihai River at the end of Heaphy Track
Route of the Kōhaihai River
Mouth of the Kōhaihai River Show map of New Zealand Kōhaihai River (South Island) Show map of South Island
Native name	Kōwhaiwhai ( Māori)
Location
Country	New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source	Dommett Range
• location	1,302 metres (4,272 ft)
• coordinates	41°03′21″S 172°16′00″E / 41.0558°S 172.2666°E / -41.0558; 172.2666
Mouth
• location	Karamea Bight
• coordinates	41°06′26″S 172°06′01″E / 41.10729°S 172.10019°E / -41.10729; 172.10019
• elevation	0 metres (0 ft)
Length	17 kilometres (11 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Kōhaihai River → Karamea Bight → Tasman Sea

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.

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand

References

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"Place name detail: Kohaihai River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.