Waikura River (Hangaroa River tributary)
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| Waikura River | |
|---|---|
 Route of the Waikura River | |
.png)  Mouth of the Waikura River  Waikura River (Hangaroa River tributary) (North Island) | |
| Native name | Waikura (Māori) |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Island | North Island |
| Region | Gisborne |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Confluence of Waikoko Stream and an unnamed stream |
| • coordinates | 38°40′34″S 177°43′23″E / 38.67623°S 177.7231°E |
| • elevation | 310 metres (1,020 ft) |
| Mouth | Hangaroa River |
• coordinates | 38°38′52″S 177°36′54″E / 38.6478°S 177.6151°E |
• elevation | 195 metres (640 ft) |
| Length | 14 km (8.7 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Waikura River → Hangaroa River → Wairoa River → Hawke Bay → Pacific Ocean |
The Waikura River is a river of the southwestern Gisborne District 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.[1]