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Waikura River
Route of the Waikura River
Mouth of the Waikura RiverShow map of New ZealandWaikura River (Raukokore River tributary) (North Island)Show map of 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 / -37.76142; 178.10349
Mouth
• location	Raukokore River
• coordinates	37°43′59″S 177°58′41″E / 37.73298°S 177.97809°E / -37.73298; 177.97809
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.

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand

References

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

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• Rivers of the Gisborne District
• Gisborne Region river stubs