Rangitīkei River Map

The Rangitīkei River is a 240 km (149 mi) river in New Zealand. This map shows its course from the Kaimanawa Mountains to the Tasman Sea on shaded relief, with its river network, lakes, borders and major cities.

Rangitīkei River Map
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How to read this map

The Rangitīkei River is about 240 km (149 mi) long and drains a basin of about 3,950 km² (1,520 sq mi). It rises at the Kaimanawa Mountains and flows into the Tasman Sea. Tributaries include Mangawharariki River, Moawhango River, Whakaurekou River, Mangamaire River, Mangatera River and Hautapu River.

The highlighted blue line is the course of the Rangitīkei River as mapped by Natural Earth. Towns and cities on the map include Palmerston North, Hastings, Napier, Whanganui, Taupō, Levin and Hāwera.

Greens show lower elevations; tan and brown show higher land, with pale tones toward the highest terrain. Shadows emphasize the slopes, and vertical relief is exaggerated so landforms are easier to read. Dashed lines show country borders.

The relief uses Terrain Tiles (SRTM, GMTED2010 and ETOPO1 elevation data). Rivers, lakes, borders and the course of the Rangitīkei River come from Natural Earth, and the figures on this page from Wikidata. Natural Earth draws features at a small scale, so the line is a guide to where the Rangitīkei River is, not a surveyed boundary.

Blank physical map

The blank version keeps the mapped features and removes the place labels. Download it for a geography worksheet or practice identifying the features.

Rangitīkei River Map without names
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Rangitīkei River facts

FactValue
Length240 km (149 mi)
Drainage basin3,950 km² (1,520 sq mi)
Sourcethe Kaimanawa Mountains
Mouththe Tasman Sea
CountriesNew Zealand
TributariesMangawharariki River, Moawhango River, Whakaurekou River, Mangamaire River, Mangatera River and Hautapu River

Data sources and license

Map design and rendered images: Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0. Source databases retain their own licenses; the map license does not replace them.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Rangitīkei River?

The Rangitīkei River is about 240 km (149 mi) long, with a drainage basin of about 3,950 km² (1,520 sq mi).

Where does the Rangitīkei River start and end?

The Rangitīkei River rises at the Kaimanawa Mountains and flows into the Tasman Sea.

Can I download a blank map of the Rangitīkei River?

Yes. The blank version keeps the relief, rivers and borders and the highlighted river but removes the place names. Both versions are free to download as PNG and as an A4 PDF.

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