Alternative NameŌpihi RiverDescriptionThe Ōpihi River flows for approximately 75km through South Canterbury before it reaches the coast about 10km north of Timaru.
The Ōpihi River is significant to the local Kāi Tahu hapū of Kāti Huirapa. Arowhenua forest and cultivations were located at the junction of the Ōpihi River and Te Umu Kaha (the Temuka River)
This page connects items relating to the river, and the general Ōpihi area.
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 "Ōpihi"Geolocation[1] Geo AddressSouth Canterbury, New Zealand