Waikari River (Canterbury)
| Waikari River | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Hurunui River |
• elevation | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Length | 41 km (25 mi) |
The Waikari River is a river of the northern
Maori word wai meaning "water" and kari meaning "dig".[1]
See also
References
- ^ "1000 Māori place names". New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 25 March 2021.
- "Place name detail: Waikari River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
42°52′41″S 173°2′33″E / 42.87806°S 173.04250°E