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| Waikanae River | |
|---|---|
 Waikanae River flowing towards sea | |
 Route of the Waikanae River | |
.png)  Mouth of the Waikanae River   Waikanae River (North Island) | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Tararua Range |
| • coordinates | 40°50′24″S 175°08′07″E / 40.84012°S 175.13521°E |
| Mouth | |
• location | Rauoterangi Channel |
• coordinates | 40°52′28″S 174°59′59″E / 40.87455°S 174.99985°E |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Waikanae River → Rauoterangi Channel → South Taranaki Bight → Tasman Sea |
| Landmarks | Reikorangi, Waikanae, Waimanu Lagoon |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Ngatiawa River, Rangiora River, Reikorangi Stream, Maungakōtukutuku Stream, Muaupoko Stream |
| • right | Kapakapanui Stream |
| Bridges | Nimmo Street Bridge, Otaihanga Suspension Bridge |
Waikanae River is located on the Kāpiti Coast in the North Island of New Zealand.