Waikura River (Raukokore River tributary)
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| Waikura River | |
|---|---|
 Route of the Waikura River | |
.png)  Mouth of the Waikura River   Waikura River (Raukokore River tributary) (North Island) | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Raukūmara Range |
| • coordinates | 37°45′41″S 178°06′13″E / 37.76142°S 178.10349°E |
| Mouth | |
• location | Raukokore River |
• coordinates | 37°43′59″S 177°58′41″E / 37.73298°S 177.97809°E |
| Length | 17 km (11 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Waikura River → Raukokore River → Papatea Bay → Bay of Plenty → Pacific Ocean |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Mangamaha Stream, Mangaotāne Stream, Kate Hirere Stream |
| • right | Mangahinātore Stream |
The Waikura River is a river of the northern Gisborne Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows initially northwest before turning southwest to reach the Raukokore River 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of Te Kaha.