Pouawa River

Pouawa River
Pouawa River looking towards the Pouawa River Bridge crossing of State Highway 35
Route of the Pouawa River
Mouth of the Pouawa River
Pouawa River (North Island)
Native namePouawa (Māori)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
IslandNorth Island
RegionGisborne
Physical characteristics
SourceConfluence of Tangamatai Stream and Tārewarewa Stream
 • coordinates38°34′59″S 178°10′46″E / 38.58298°S 178.17937°E / -38.58298; 178.17937
MouthPacific Ocean
 • coordinates
38°36′24″S 178°11′15″E / 38.6067°S 178.1875°E / -38.6067; 178.1875
Length15 km (9.3 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionPouawa River → Pacific Ocean
BridgesPouawa River Bridge (3080)

The Pouawa River is a river of the Gisborne Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows predominantly southeast, reaching the Pacific Ocean 15 kilometres (9 mi) northeast of Gisborne.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Place name detail: Pouawa River". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 12 March 2026.