Waihou River (Northland)

The Waihou River is a small river in the Northland Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows southwest to reach the Hokianga Harbour.[1]

Waihou River
Map
Route of the Waihou River
Waihou River (Northland) is located in New Zealand
Waihou River (Northland)
Mouth of the Waihou River
EtymologyMaori meaning "new waters"
Native nameWaihou (Māori)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
RegionNorthland Region
DistrictFar North District
Physical characteristics
SourceConfluence of the Waipapa River and the Whakanekeneke River
 • coordinates35°17′32″S 173°39′50″E / 35.29222°S 173.66389°E / -35.29222; 173.66389
 • elevation5 m (16 ft)
MouthHokianga Harbour
 • coordinates
35°21′18″S 173°33′16″E / 35.35500°S 173.55444°E / -35.35500; 173.55444
 • elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length16 kilometres (9.9 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionWaihou RiverHokianga Harbour
River systemWaihou River
Tributaries 
 • leftWairere River, Utakura River, Whakanekeneke River
 • rightMangamuka River, Orira River, Waipapa River

References

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  1. ^ "Waihou River". New Zealand Gazetteer. Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 6 October 2023.