GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Whanganui River
The Whanganui drains the central North Island towards the west coast and Tasman Sea. Its deep cultural significance is reflected in a distinctive legal framework.
Fast Facts
- Flows towards the city of Whanganui.
- Te Awa Tupua received legal personality under a 2017 Act.
- Separate from the Waikato drainage system.
Connected lessons
- Whanganui RiverMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- North Island / Te Ika-a-MāuiRelated places
- Waikato RiverRelated places
- Tasman SeaRelated places