The Tautuku River originates in the Maclennan Range of The Catlins in New Zealand. It continues through native bush for almost its entire length, including McLean Falls. Near its mouth at Tautuku Bay, just north of Tautuku Peninsula, the river flows through the Tautuku Estuary, a breeding ground for fernbirds. Tautuku Walks (Department of Conservation NZ website. Accessed 2014-02-24.)

The river's lowermost stretch through the estuary can be used for kayaking. Tautuku Bay (Catlins NZ website. Accessed 2014-02-24.)

See also List of rivers of New Zealand

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