Waiwhakaiho River

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.^[1]

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

Waiwhakaiho River
Waiwhakaiho River near Fitzroy, New Plymouth
Route of the Waiwhakaiho River
Mouth of the Waiwhakaiho River Show map of New Zealand Waiwhakaiho River (North Island) Show map of 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