Waiwhakaiho River

The Waiwhakaiho River from the river flat at Tupare Gardens (January 2017)

The Waiwhakaiho River is a river of the Taranaki Region of New Zealand's North Island. One of many rivers and streams radiating from the slopes of Taranaki/Mount Egmont, it flows initially northeast before veering northwest to reach the Tasman Sea close to the New Plymouth suburb of Fitzroy. Near the sea, it is crossed by the coastal walkway, connecting New Plymouth with Bell Block via the Te Rewa Rewa Bridge.

Waiwhakaiho River
Waiwhakaiho River near Fitzroy, New Plymouth
Route of the Waiwhakaiho River
Mouth of the Waiwhakaiho River Waiwhakaiho River (North Island)
Location
Country	New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Mount Taranaki
• coordinates	39°17′17″S 174°04′15″E
• elevation	2,000 m (6,600 ft)
Mouth
• location	North Taranaki Bight
• coordinates	39°02′14″S 174°06′26″E
• elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Length	30 km (19 mi)
Basin size	136 km2 (53 sq mi)
Basin features
Progression	Waiwhakaiho River → North Taranaki Bight → Tasman Sea
Tributaries
• left	Kokowai Stream, Karaka Tonga Stream, Kai Auahi Stream, Mangamahoe Stream, Mangorei Stream
• right	Ram Stream, Camp Stream, Araheke Stream, Mangaone Stream
Bridges	Te Rewa Rewa Bridge

Te Rewa Rewa Bridge over the Waiwhakaiho River

The river is also bridged by SH3 and the Marton–New Plymouth railway line.

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand

References

"Place name detail: Waiwhakaiho River". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 12 July 2009.

External links

• 1:50,000 map
• water quality at 6 sites
• floods 1916 1.5m, 1971 6m, 1997–2013 stopbanks Archived 28 January 2018 at the Wayback Machine
• SH3 bridges – 1843, 1859, 1907 Archived 1 December 2017 at the Wayback Machine, 2014–2015 (2016 official opening)
• photos of railway bridge 1924, 2011
• Mangorei hydro electric power station Archived 22 February 2019 at the Wayback Machine
• Meeting of the Waters Scenic Reserve walks