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The Mohaka river is on the North Island of New Zealand in the east central region of Hawke’s Bay. Mohaka is a Maori word, roughly translated it means “place for dancing”. The headwaters are found in the Kaweka and Kaimanawa ranges.〔 From the range it winds southeast before twisting northeast and finally southeast again to empty into the Pacific Ocean near the town of Mohaka. There are many gorges on the Mohaka; some as steep as 200m (656 feet).〔 Its main tributaries are the Waipunga, Taharua, Hautapu rivers. The full length is and it drains a basin of .〔Mohaka River. (2010). In ''New Encyclepedia Britannica, Vol. 8, Ed.15". (p. 223). USA: Encyclopedia Britannica Inc.〕 ==History== The Mohaka was an important river for fishing and transport long before the settlers arrived. Archeological surveys have found extensive evidence of villages and temporary camps along the lower and upper Mohaka. The Maori collected Hangi stones, taupunga, opunga, poutama, kowhaturi from the riverbed.〔The Mohaka River Report 1992 (Wai 119).(1992). ''Waitangi Tribunal Report :6 WTR''. (pp.12-14). Wellington:Brooker and Friend LTD.〕 The famous Maori, Te Kooti, reportedly frequented the area. Te Kooti’s Lookout, said to be the sight of a fight with the British, is visible from the river.〔Parsons, P. (n.d.). ''In the Shadow of Te Waka- the History of the Te Pohue District''. (pp. 79–82).Publisher Unknown.〕 Later, Europeans used the Mohaka to transport timber.〔 In 2004 a water conservation order was placed on the upper section of the Mohaka because of its fantastic fishing, scenic gorges and outstanding amenity for recreation.〔Cartwright, S. (2004,November15). Water Conservation (Mohaka River) Order.''New Zealand Legislation''. Retrieved Jan. 15, 2014, from http://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2004/0397/latest/DLM299373.html?search=ts_all@act@bill@regulation_Mohaka+River_resel&p=1&sr=1〕 The area is also an important habitat for the rare blue duck.〔Gaze, P. (1994). ''Rare and Endangered New Zealand Birds, Conservation and Management''.(pp. 29–33). Christchurch, NZ:Canterbury University Press.〕 More recently it is a popular spot for rafting, kayaking, tramping and fishing. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mohaka River」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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