The Waikōau River is a river in southern Fiordland, New Zealand. Since 21 June 2019 the official name has been Waikōau River.[1] Waikōau River North Branch has been the official name of a tributary, which joins the river about a kilometre from the sea, since 19 December 2019.[2] Rising north of the Hump Ridge, it flows south-eastward into Te Waewae Bay.

Waikōau River
Swing bridge over Waikōau River, Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track
Map
Route of Waikōau River
Waikōau River is located in Fiordland
Waikōau River
Mouth of Waikōau River
Waikōau River is located in South Island
Waikōau River
Waikōau River (South Island)
Waikōau River is located in New Zealand
Waikōau River
Waikōau River (New Zealand)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
RegionSouthland
DistrictSouthland
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • coordinates46°05′08″S 167°19′04″E / 46.0856°S 167.3178°E / -46.0856; 167.3178
Mouth 
 • location
Te Waewae Bay
 • coordinates
46°08′59″S 167°26′42″E / 46.1496°S 167.445°E / -46.1496; 167.445
 • elevation
0 metres (0 ft)
Basin features
ProgressionWaikōau RiverTe Waewae BayFoveaux Strait

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "waters of the shag" for Waikōau.[3]

There is also a Waikoau River in Hawke's Bay, which flows into the Aropaoanui River.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Place name detail: Waikōau River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Place name detail: Waikōau River North Branch". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  3. ^ "1000 Māori place names". New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 6 August 2019.
  4. ^ "Place name detail: Aropaoanui River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 October 2023.

"Place name detail: Waikoau River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.