Whakapapa River

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The Whakapapa River in New Zealand trickles off the Whakapapa skifield of Mount Ruapehu, down the western slopes of the mountain through Owhango before finally merging with the Whanganui River just east of Kakahi at 38°55.92′S, 175°24.5′E.

Peter McIntyre had a home overlooking the confluence of the Whanganui and Whakapapa rivers, and painted several oil landscapes of the Whakapapa River. Ironically after his death the Whakapapa River undermined the white pumice cliffs where his house was built and claimed the house as its own.

Occasionally people kayak a 25-km route from near Owhango (38°59.80′S, 175°23.92′E) to near Kakahi (38°56.41′S, 175°24.50′E).

[edit] Tributaries

Trubutary Name	Length (km)	km From Mouth	Confluence Coordinates
Mount Ruapehu	River Source		39°15.67′S, 175°33.84′E
Tepure Stream			39°03.54′S, 175°23.78′E
Whanganui River	River Mouth	0 km	38°55.92′S, 175°24.50′E

[edit] External links

• Kayak Route: Estimated Grade 3 with lots of Rapids

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