Wainui River (Tasman)

The Wainui River is a river of the Tasman Region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows north through Abel Tasman National Park from its sources on the slopes of Mount Evans to reach the small Wainui Bay, an indentation close to the eastern end of Golden Bay.

Wainui River
Wainui River on a rainy day
Location
Country	New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Mount Evans
Mouth
• location	Wainui Bay
• coordinates	40°49′25″S 172°56′21″E
Length	20 km (12 mi)

The sources of Wainui River near Wainui Saddle are close to the Abel Tasman Inland Track. Shortly after, the Wainui Track follows its course for a few kilometers, with Wainui Hut situated next to the river.[1]

Almost all of Wainui River's course is through dense native bush, with the lower half meandering through a narrow gorge where the river eventually flows over the 20 metres (66 ft) tall Wainui Falls, one of the most accessible waterfalls in the Tasman region. Wainui Falls can be reached from a car park in Wainui Bay via the gentle Wainui Falls Track.[2]

Wainui Falls, which can be reached at the end of the Wainui Falls Track.

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand

References

1. "Wainui Track, Tasman - NZ Topo Map". NZ Topo Map. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
2. "Wainui Falls Track". Department of Conservation NZ. Retrieved 18 November 2015.