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 | |
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![]() Route 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.