Kaipo River

Kaipo River
Route of the Kaipo River
Mouth of the Kaipo River
Kaipo River (South Island)
Kaipo River (New Zealand)
Native nameKaikākāpō
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
  coordinates44°33′22″S 167°59′34″E / 44.5562°S 167.9928°E / -44.5562; 167.9928
Mouth 
  location
Kaipo Bay
  coordinates
44°24′24″S 167°54′55″E / 44.40666°S 167.91527°E / -44.40666; 167.91527
  elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Basin features
ProgressionKaipo River → Kaipo Bay → Tasman Sea

The Kaipo River is a river of New Zealand, flowing into Kaipo Bay, northern Fiordland. Fly fishing is a popular sport on the river.

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "eat night" for Kaipō.