Waikare River (Bay of Plenty)
The Waikare River is a river in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand' North Island. It flows north from its origins between the peaks of Matawhio and Papakai north of Lake Waikaremoana to reach the Whakatane River 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of Murupara.
| Waikare River | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Urewera Ranges |
| • elevation | 720 m (2,360 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Whakatane River |
• elevation | 115 m (377 ft) |
| Length | 25 km (16 mi) |
See also
References
- "Place name detail: Waikare River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
- New Zealand 1:50000 Topographic Map Series sheet BF40 – Matahi
- New Zealand 1:50000 Topographic Map Series sheet BG40 – Waikaremoana
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