Waikare River (Bay of Plenty)

Waikare River
Route of the Waikare River
Mouth of the Waikare River
Waikare River (Bay of Plenty) (North Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
SourceConfluence of the Whakau Stream and Waipaepae Stream
  coordinates38°32′13″S 177°05′29″E / 38.5369°S 177.0913°E / -38.5369; 177.0913
  elevation720 m (2,360 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Whakatāne River
  coordinates
38°23′56″S 177°00′10″E / 38.3989°S 177.00266°E / -38.3989; 177.00266
  elevation
115 m (377 ft)
Length25 km (16 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionWaikare RiverWhakatāne RiverBay of PlentyPacific Ocean
Tributaries 
  leftHapenui Stream, Kopu Stream, Hatinoa Stream, Neketuri Stream, Motuhouhi Stream, Otanetea Stream, Okirara Stream, Tauwhare Stream, Kiekie Stream, Otaura Stream, Ōhau Stream, Manahautoa Stream, Owhakatau Stream
  rightManakino Stream, Hanehane Stream, Maukuroa Stream, Opamako Stream, Waipawa Stream, Kurakura Stream, Kukau Stream, Hinaukura Stream, Wheturau Stream, Korouanui Stream, Toromiro Stream, Otira Stream, Otapupia Stream

The Waikare River is a river in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand' North Island. It flows north from its origins between the peaks of Matawhio and Papakai north of Lake Waikaremoana to reach the Whakatāne River 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of Murupara.