It is near the western end of the "Four Rivers Plain", at the confluence of the Buller River and the Matakitaki River.
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Recognised as the "Whitewater Capital" of New Zealand, nearby rivers include the Gowan River, Mangles River, Matiri River, Glenroy River, Matakitaki River, Maruia River, and the Buller, with many excellent whitewater runs along its length.