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The '''Wanganui River''' is in the [[West Coast, New Zealand|West Coast]] of the [[South Island]] of [[New Zealand]]. It flows northwest for {{convert|55|km|mi}} from its headwaters in the [[Southern Alps]], entering the [[Tasman Sea]] near [[Lake Ianthe]], {{convert|40|km|mi}} southwest of [[Hokitika]]. |
The '''Wanganui River''' is in the [[West Coast, New Zealand|West Coast]] of the [[South Island]] of [[New Zealand]]. It flows northwest for {{convert|55|km|mi}} from its headwaters in the [[Southern Alps (New Zealand)|Southern Alps]], entering the [[Tasman Sea]] near [[Lake Ianthe]], {{convert|40|km|mi}} southwest of [[Hokitika]]. |
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After heavy rain in January 2013 the flooded river partially washed away the road bridge that carries [[New Zealand State Highway 6|State Highway 6]], closing the only through road on the West Coast.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/8137779/Highway-closed-after-bridge-washout|title=Highway closed after bridge washout|date=3 January 2013|work=The Press|accessdate=3 January 2013}}</ref> |
After heavy rain in January 2013 the flooded river partially washed away the road bridge that carries [[New Zealand State Highway 6|State Highway 6]], closing the only through road on the West Coast.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/8137779/Highway-closed-after-bridge-washout|title=Highway closed after bridge washout|date=3 January 2013|work=The Press|accessdate=3 January 2013}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:04, 29 November 2015
- This article is about the Wanganui River in the South island of New Zealand. For the river of the southwestern North Island, formerly called the Wanganui, see Wanganui River
The Wanganui River is in the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It flows northwest for 55 kilometres (34 mi) from its headwaters in the Southern Alps, entering the Tasman Sea near Lake Ianthe, 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Hokitika.
After heavy rain in January 2013 the flooded river partially washed away the road bridge that carries State Highway 6, closing the only through road on the West Coast.[1]
References
- ^ "Highway closed after bridge washout". The Press. 3 January 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
43°02′07″S 170°25′50″E / 43.0353°S 170.4305°E
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