The rivers of New Zealand are quite numerous, but in the overwhelming majority they are small rivers. Many of the country's rivers are suitable for rafting and kayaking.
Kluta river
Kluta ranks second in the list of the longest rivers in the country: its total length is equal to three hundred and thirty-eight kilometers.
The river originates from Lake Wanaka (its southern part). Almost near the very source of the Klut, it receives two of its tributaries - the rivers Javea and Cardrona. The river travels through the country, choosing a southeasterly direction, and ends the path, flowing into the Pacific Ocean (about seventy-five kilometers from Dunedin).
The river is distinguished by a high flow rate. The average water consumption is six hundred and fourteen cubic meters per second.
Wanganui River
The Wanganui is the third longest New Zealand river: the total length of its course reaches two hundred and ninety kilometers.
The source of Wanganui is located on the slopes of Mount Tongariro (northern part). The river quite often and abruptly changes direction and eventually flows into the water area of the Tasman Sea (on the territory of the city of Wanganui).
There are two tourist routes along the banks of the river: the Mangapurua trail (the length of the route is thirty-five kilometers); Matemateaonga trail (route length forty-two kilometers). The river itself is suitable for canoeing.
Taieri river
The length of Tayeri is two hundred and eighty-eight kilometers. The river originates in the Lammerlo Mountains. Then it goes down and takes a northern direction. Then, passing the Pilar Mountains, she turns to the southeast. Tayeri ends the path, flowing into the waters of the Pacific Ocean, thirty-two kilometers from the city of Dunedin (south direction).
The river is navigable in the last twenty kilometers of its course. In its upper reaches, the river forms numerous loops.
Rangitikei river
The total length of the river is two hundred and forty kilometers. The beginning of Rangitikeya is located near Lake Taupo (southeast direction, Kaimanawa ridge). The catchment area is three thousand one hundred and ninety square kilometers. The river ends its way in the water area of the Tasman Sea.
The river passes through the central plateau through the cities of Mangavek, Marton, Taihape, Hunterville and Bulls. The largest tributaries of the river are Hautapu and Moafango. The banks of the river are one of the most popular holiday destinations.
