Mangaoparo River

Mangaoparo River
Route of the Mangaoparo River
Mouth of the Mangaoparo River
Mangaoparo River (North Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
IslandNorth Island
RegionGisborne
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationMount Raukūmara
 • coordinates37°45′50″S 178°07′35″E / 37.76386°S 178.12649°E / -37.76386; 178.12649
MouthWaiapu River
 • coordinates
37°51′18″S 178°20′24″E / 37.85507°S 178.34003°E / -37.85507; 178.34003
Basin features
ProgressionMangaoparo RiverWaiapu River → Pacific Ocean
Tributaries 
 • leftŌruatāmaru Stream, Weraamaia Stream
 • rightMangaehu Stream, Mangawhero Stream

The Mangaoparo River is a river of the Gisborne District of New Zealand's North Island. It is located close to the island's northeasternmost point, flowing southeast from the slopes of Mount Raukumara in the Raukumara Range to reach the Waiapu River 5 kilometres (3 mi) northeast of Ruatoria.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Place name detail: Mangaoparo River". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 21 January 2026.