Mangaoparo River
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| Mangaoparo River | |
|---|---|
 Route of the Mangaoparo River | |
.png)  Mouth of the Mangaoparo River  Mangaoparo River (North Island) | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Island | North Island |
| Region | Gisborne |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Mount Raukūmara |
| • coordinates | 37°45′50″S 178°07′35″E / 37.76386°S 178.12649°E |
| Mouth | Waiapu River |
• coordinates | 37°51′18″S 178°20′24″E / 37.85507°S 178.34003°E |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Mangaoparo River → Waiapu River → Pacific Ocean |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Ōruatāmaru Stream, Weraamaia Stream |
| • right | Mangaehu Stream, Mangawhero Stream |
The Mangaoparo River is a river of the Gisborne District of New Zealand's North Island. It is located close to the island's northeasternmost point, flowing southeast from the slopes of Mount Raukumara in the Raukumara Range to reach the Waiapu River 5 kilometres (3 mi) northeast of Ruatoria.[1]