Alternative NameRangitata RiverRangitata IslandRangitata HutsDescriptionThe Rangitata River is a braided river in the South Island of New Zealand. It flows from Kā Tiritiri-o-te-Moana (the Southern Alps) for about 120km to reach the Pacific Ocean about 30km northeast of Timaru.
The Rangitata River marks the northern boundary of the South Canterbury region, and of the Timaru District.
This page connects items relating to the river, the general Rangitata area, the area known as Rangitata Island, and the Rangitata Huts- which are situated on the southern side of the Rangitata River mouth.
Please follow the link below for information on the Māori names in this area and associated stories within the Ngāi Tahu rohe.External LinkKā Huru Manu: Search "Rangitata"Geolocation[1] Geo AddressNew Zealand