Waikura River (Hangaroa River tributary)

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

Waikura River
Location of the Waikura River in New Zealand
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • elevation310 metres (1,020 ft)
MouthHangaroa River
 • coordinates
38°38′53″S 177°36′54″E / 38.648°S 177.615°E / -38.648; 177.615
 • elevation
195 metres (640 ft)
Length14 km (8.7 mi)

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.

See also

References

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


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