| Motunau River | |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Basin features | |
| River mouth | Pegasus Bay |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 18 km (11 mi) |
The Motunau River is a river of the north Canterbury Region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows south-east from coastal hills south-west of Cheviot, reaching the Pacific Ocean at Motunau Beach at the northern tip of Pegasus Bay.
"Place Name Detail: Motunau River". New Zealand Geographic Placenames Database. Land Information New Zealand.
Coordinates: 43°03′S 173°05′E / 43.050°S 173.083°E