Otaio River

Otaio River
Country New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Main source Mount Studholme
River mouth Pacific Ocean
Length 39 km (24 mi)

The Otaio River is a river of the south Canterbury Region of New Zealand's South Island. It initially flows north from its source on the northern slopes of Mount Studholme in the Hunters Hills, turning northeast to enter the southern end of the Canterbury Plains. It then turns southeast, reaching the Pacific Ocean to the south of the town of St Andrews.

See also

References

"Place name detail: Otaio River". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 12 July 2009.

Coordinates: 44°33′S 171°11′E / 44.550°S 171.183°E / -44.550; 171.183


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