Waioweka River

Waioweka River
Waioeka River from the Oponae Bridge
Route of the Waioweka River
Mouth of the Waioweka River Waioweka River (North Island)
Location
Country	New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source	Confluence of the Koranga River and Kahunui Stream
• coordinates	38°23′48″S 177°17′17″E
Mouth
• location	Pakihikura Harbour
• coordinates	38°00′05″S 177°16′45″E
Basin features
Progression	Waioweka River → Pakihikura Harbour → Bay of Plenty → Pacific Ocean
Tributaries
• left	Wairato Stream, Oponae Stream, Waiata Stream, Tauranga Stream, Mangaoira Stream, Omuraaka Stream, Ruahema Stream, Otakoi Stream
• right	Mangakoiti Stream, Okarewa Stream, Okuraata Stream, Opato Stream, Omaukora Stream, Ōhau Stream, Papepeti Stream, Mangapumarumaru Stream, Owhiritoa Stream, Matahanea Creek, Cruen Creek, Marawaiwai Stream
Waterfalls	Hells Gate Rapids
Bridges	Oponae Bridge, Tauranga Bridge, Waioweka River Bridge

The Waioeka River is in the eastern Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. Its name was officially changed to Waioweka River in 2024. The river flows northwards for 65 kilometres (40 mi) from Te Urewera National Park to reach the sea at Ōpōtiki. It shares its estuary with the Ōtara River.

History

The area around the Waioeka valley was the scene of fighting during the New Zealand wars.

Gallery

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  2,600 sheep on the road, Waioeka Gorge, after a 97-kilometre (60 mi) drive
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  Oponae Bridge
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  Tauranga Bridge, a historic bridge in the Waioweka Gorge
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  The Waioweka River near Ōpōtiki
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  The Waioweka River Bridge near Ōpōtiki

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand