Waihou River
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

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

References

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