Waikakariki River

Waikakariki River
Route of the Waikakariki River
Mouth of the Waikakariki River
Waikakariki River (North Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
SourceConfluence of Te Wera Stream and Papatukia Stream
  coordinates37°48′28″S 177°47′12″E / 37.80775°S 177.7866°E / -37.80775; 177.7866
Mouth 
  location
Haparapara River
  coordinates
37°48′11″S 177°42′21″E / 37.80293°S 177.70575°E / -37.80293; 177.70575
Length15 km (9 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionWaikakariki RiverHaparapara River → Omaio Bay → Bay of PlentyPacific Ocean

The Waikakariki River is a river of the eastern Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows west from its sources in the foothills of the Raukūmara Range to reach the Haparapara River 5 kilometres (3 mi) south of Te Kaha.