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Manawatū River

Manawatū River

The Manawatū River flows through the North Island’s main dividing range at the Manawatū Gorge, pictured. The river existed before the mountains were formed, and continued cutting through them as they rose up on either side.

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GNS Science
Reference: CN43650/23
Photograph by Lloyd Homer

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David Young. 'Rivers', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 16-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/rivers/1/3