Waikura River (Hangaroa River tributary)

For the other Waikura River in Gisborne District, see Waikura River (Raukokore River tributary).

The Waikura River is a river of the southwestern Gisborne Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows initially north before turning west to reach the Hangaroa River 30 kilometres (19 mi) west of Gisborne.

Waikura River
Location of the Waikura River in New Zealand
Location
Country	New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source
• elevation	310 metres (1,020 ft)
Mouth	Hangaroa River
• coordinates	38.648°S 177.615°E / -38.648; 177.615
• elevation	195 metres (640 ft)
Length	14 km (8.7 mi)

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand

References

• "Place name detail: Waikura River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.