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 | |
|---|---|
 Route of the Waihou River | |
.png)  Mouth of the Waihou River | |
| Etymology | Maori meaning "new waters" |
| Native name | Waihou (Māori) |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Far North District |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Confluence of the Waipapa River and the Whakanekeneke River |
| • coordinates | 35°17′32″S 173°39′50″E / 35.29222°S 173.66389°E |
| • elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Mouth | Hokianga Harbour |
• coordinates | 35°21′18″S 173°33′16″E / 35.35500°S 173.55444°E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Waihou River → Hokianga Harbour |
| River system | Waihou River |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Wairere River, Utakura River, Whakanekeneke River |
| • right | Mangamuka River, Orira River, Waipapa River |
References
edit- ^ "Waihou River". New Zealand Gazetteer. Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 6 October 2023.