Upukerora River
| Upukerora River | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
The Upukerora River is a river in New Zealand, flowing into Lake Te Anau north of Te Anau township.
History
The name Upukerora River is derived from a variation of the Māori name for the New Zealand trout pike, which is known as Upokororo in the Māori language. However, the Māori refer to the river as Marakura.[1]
See also
References
- ^ "Upukerora River". New Zealand Gazetteer.
- "Place name detail: Upukerora River". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
45°23′46″S 167°44′29″E / 45.396°S 167.7413°E